A recent study found that all types of exercise are linked to improved mental health. Durations of 45 minutes and frequencies of three to five times per week of more intense exercise were associated with an approximate decrease in mental health burdens by 20% (Chekroud et al., 2018). This may not come as a surprise …
Navy SEALS endure some of the highest stress and anxiety-provoking situations imaginable. While our brains can trick us into thinking everyday situations are life and death, life and death situations are a reality for Navy SEALS. Breathing Exercises Navy SEALS use a simple breathing technique to help them through even the most stressful scenarios. Most …
Anxiety can take its toll on memory. There are multiple factors at play. To begin with, people suffering from stress and anxiety are less likely to encode what they experience into their memories. If the mind is focused on one thing, it is harder to pay attention to what is going on around us and …
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Mindfulness is partially about present moment awareness. It involves focusing on the ‘now’ while acknowledging other thoughts but not judging them. One of the best ways to start is to focus on the breath. Placing your hand on your stomach to feel it rise and fall as you take slow breaths in through …
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) can be great for anxiety and it can be great for depression. What happens if you have both anxiety and depression? Despite its popularity and evidence of effectiveness, CBT may not be the best solution. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy is ideal for mixed anxiety and depression. While DBT is also great for …
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