Strategies for Improving Body Image
Strategies for Improving Body Image What is meant by healthy and unhealthy body image? Body image is the way a person thinks and feel about their physical appearance. Body image is based in a person’s perception of their body. This perception can be influenced by many factors including a person’s age, family experiences, peer group, cultural beliefs, societal expectations, past individual experiences, and other…
How to Calm Yourself During a Panic Attack
How to Calm Yourself During a Panic Attack When you have a panic attack, you may find that your heart races, your breathing gets shallow, and you believe that something awful is coming your way. In the middle of these spells, it’s difficult to feel like anything can help. However, if you practice a few strategies now, you can be ready to stop panic…
Misconceptions About Stress & Mental Health
Misconceptions About Stress & Mental Health Life gets hectic and sometimes it’s hard to find the line between stress being “normal” and stress interfering with our functioning. Everyone gets angry and sad, but how intense are these emotions for you and how often do they happen? Do your emotions interfere with your ability to function in your day to day life? Your body’s reaction…
How Do You Know When Your Level of Stress May Require Professional Intervention?
How Do You Know When Your Level of Stress May Require Professional Intervention? There is a ubiquitous quality to stress. A 2017 Gallup Poll completed with American participants regarding stress, found that approximately eighty percent of people surveyed endorsed feeling daily stress either frequently (44%) or periodically (35%). Another 17% of responders endorsed feeling stressed rarely, and 4% surveyed indicated not currently experiencing daily…