6 Mental Health Benefits of Exercise
6 Mental Health Benefits of Exercise: The physical benefits of regular exercise are fairly obvious and well documented. Along with weight loss and increased energy, exercise can also provide many mental health benefits that the general public is less aware of. Even...
The Implications of COVID-19 for Mental Health and Substance Use
The COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic downturn have negatively affected many people’s mental health and created new barriers for people already suffering from mental illness and substance use disorders. In a recent KFF poll, nearly half (45%) of adults in the...
Mental Health Benefits of Meditation
Mental Health Benefits of Meditation: We live in a world that is full of distractions, making it difficult to navigate and seemingly impossible to escape. Most of us struggle to find time for solitude. Many believe a packed schedule will lead to a sense of...
What is Autism Spectrum Disorder?
April is Autism Awareness Month! This initiative was launched over twenty years ago by the Autism Society with the goal of promoting “autism awareness, inclusion, and self-determination for all, and assure that each person with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is...