Mental Health Cooperative
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Mindfulness Tied to Better Physical Health
New research suggests being aware of and paying attention to what you are thinking and feeling in the moment is associated with better health. While the practice of mindfulness has received considerable attention for relieving stress and depression, the new study discovers physical health benefits as well. Specifically, this practice of "dispositional mindfulness" was found to benefit cardiovascular health in a study by Brown University scientists. As reported in the International Journal of Behavioral Medicine, researchers found a significant association between self-reported "dispositional mindfulness" and better scores on four of seven cardiovascular health indicators, as well as a composite overall…
Why mental health is just as important as physical health
When it comes to health and well-being, the first thing that appears in most people’s heads is physical health. They talk about exercise, jogging, hitting the gym, etc. But they never really talk about their mental health. Mental health includes our psychological, social, and emotional well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and how we […]
Why Mental Health Is The Key To Physical Health
"What we achieve inwardly will change outer reality" - Plutarch
How Anger and Loneliness Affect Your Physical Health
True wellness lies in the embrace of both mind and body. But optimizing that bond means facing some uncomfortable truths and challenging cultural norms.
How your mental health can affect your physical health
'When the brain is out of balance, it can affect our body’s response to fight off illness.'
New Year Self-Care Mental & Physical Health Tips
We often talk about the importance of self-care in supporting mental health, but what does that mean? Simply put, self-care refers
Why Work Relationships Affect Our Mental And Physical Health
Having a tighter-knit work community has significant effects on our health and well-being.
How Being More Creative Improves Your Mental and Physical Health
Studies show how creative pursuits alter our brain chemistry, help improve attention, decrease stress, and can boost our physical and mental health.
Why We Need to Start Treating Mental Health More Like Physical Health
Survey shows the belief that people with mental illness are dangerous has grown over the years.
Why people with mental illness may face poorer physical health and early death
Around the world, people with mental illness die up to 20 years earlier than the general population, and a comprehensive new report suggests that governments and health care providers must do more to stop the deaths.
How Does Depression Affect Your Physical Health?
The effects of depression are not limited to your mental and emotional health only. Instead, they extend beyond that, leaving their negative toll on your physical wellbeing as well. Researchers note that people with depression tend to make increased visits to doctors. This tells that depression leaves it impact on the physical health, which is …
Socialization: How does it benefit mental and physical health?
A quick chat with a friend, a gym session with your colleagues, or a reading group that you attend — how do they impact your health? In this Spotlight, we look at the mental and physical health benefits that socializing can bring.
Study underlines how mental health and physical health are intertwined
A study following over 1 million people found that having two or more psychiatric conditions increased the death risk in those with noncommunicable diseases.
This Much Time In Nature Boosts Mental & Physical Health, Finds Study
When you have mental and physical health issues, your body often takes priority
