Across the turbulent seas of life, mental health and addiction often coalesce into powerful storms that threaten our wellness. These challenges, while daunting, are not insurmountable. Below are several concrete strategies that can help individuals regain control over their mental health struggles, navigate through the storm, and move toward the calm waters of recovery.
When Marc sent us this poem it wasn't with the desire for it to go up at a certain time, but we felt that it was a perfect poem to go up during Mental Health Month.
Lately, we have seen a lot of shows on the darker side—we started off with Sweeney Todd in Visalia, then The Bad Seed at 2nd Space, and now Next to Normal in Selma. While all three shows are wonderful and wonderfully done, Next to Normal is the one among them that is most likely to strike a chord with many because of its realistic portrayal of mental illness. It is also the most likely to have you reaching for the tissues.
Every time nations engage in war with one another, the ones to lose the most are the soldiers, who are the frontline defenders of their respective countries. US military veterans have proven their strength in battle numerous times in the recent past. It gets you thinking of what it must be like for these war heroes to live with those memories.
Healthcare is one of those fields that never stops evolving. As an aspiring healthcare professional, you can explore many career options according to your interests and capabilities. But it is important to do proper research to know about the latest industry practices, so you can prepare yourself accordingly.
Depending on your healthcare career choice, you can choose different career paths.
It’s been twelve years since the lightening bolt of change pierced through the effervescent life of my one and only. It is still too heartbreaking to recount, that night, those times, but it changed everything and everyone around him and us and my future hopes. Thankful his life was spared, that was the hardest part of watching his mind taken over. But the best part was watching it unfold to the saved, strengthened and reshaped mind it is, and he is now, both mentally and physically. Now, sharp, keen, determined and skillful in his profession.
Former Major League Baseball legend and World Series champion of the New York Mets and New York Yankees, Darryl Strawberry, has a new position he plays now and that’s being an ordained minister. He came to CrossCity Church in Fresno on April 23 and 24 to do a service for those in attendance with the message of how God turned his mess into a message.
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, one in five adults in the United States suffers from a mental health disorder. That’s a staggering statistic, and you may likely know somebody who is struggling with their mental health.
Mental health is a complex topic. Unlike physical ailments, the process to remedy mental health issues is not linear. A counselor has to work diligently to track down the source of the problem, understand the client's circumstances, and administer help accordingly. However, at the same time, mental health counseling enables clients to deal with an array of situations.
Spring is arriving and as the weather has started to warm up, we are opening our windows to let in some fresh air. Many of us have started to prepare our homes for the spring and as we declutter our physical spaces, it is equally necessary to remember to let go of the mental clutter as well. It is a good time to let our minds catch a breath of fresh air as well.
