Posts in mental health
What Parents, Teachers, and Students Should Know about Rising Mental Health Issues among Adolescents and Some Top Services That Have Been Proven to Help

Over the years, friends and clients have shared the challenges they face with their adolescent’s mental health. Since the start of the pandemic, these families have been confronted with even greater difficulties. They are not alone. What was already a serious issue has now become a dire situation in the U.S. with serious consequences not only for these young people and their families but also for our communities and economy.

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ADDRESSING THE ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH EPIDEMIC NOW

According to the World Health Organization (WHO):

  • Globally, one in seven 10-19-year-olds experiences a mental disorder, accounting for 13% of the global burden of disease in this age group.

  • Depression, anxiety and behavioral disorders are among the leading causes of illness and disability among adolescents.

  • Suicide is the fourth leading cause of death among 15-19 year-olds.

  • The consequences of failing to address adolescent mental health conditions extend to adulthood, impairing both physical and mental health and limiting opportunities to lead fulfilling lives as adults.

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In Need of a Mental Break? Try Gong Therapy

According to FlexJobs survey, “Overwork/unplugging is the biggest challenge for remote workers. “ Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Let’s walk through a mental check-in and look at ways to take care of our mental well-being for greater joy and well-being. Spoiler alert - it includes gong sound therapy!

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Before You Book the Same Old Team Building Event Again, Consider A Fresh Gong Sound Meditation Session

As your organization transitions to a post-COVID environment, you may be considering a team building event to re-establish a more cohesive work force and plan for achieving your organization’s goals in this new environment .How do you maximize your investment and achieve your goals in a fresh, innovative way? Bring in the gongs!

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Yoga Poses to Combat Anxiety

Anxiety is not a condition that you can simply turn off or should ignore. You might be surprised that symptoms of anxiety can include insomnia, headache, as well as heart palpitations. You are probably not surprised to learn that Harvard Medical School research found that yoga can reduce anxiety and provide additional health benefits. But you may not know which postures are most beneficial to reduce anxiety.

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Celebrate Mental Health Day: October 10

We all know the importance of wearing a mask and social distancing to take care of our physical health. But chances are we are not taking as good care of our mental health. Take this opportunity to begin to incorporate simple ways to elevate your mood and more easily cope with the challenges of the day. There are many things outside of our control. Here are a few things you have total control in doing.

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Two New Meditations To Try During Quarantine

When I think about the times we live in and what we need to thrive, I come back to two main themes. One is very practical - to be able to better manage stress. The other is more subtle - to adjust my perspective to one of gratitude. So I wanted to share two of simple and effective meditations to address these themes.

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Maintaining Balance in Challenging Times: 6 Mini Mental Breaks

So try these simple techniques to counter the effects of stress (or future mental breakdown) and take care of your mind, body and spirit.

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