Simply being in nature can trigger a release of feel-good brain chemicals like serotonin, but some people are unaware of nature's power to heal, particularly since roughly 80% of Americans live in urban areas. HBP explores how nature can improve your mood and overall well-being.
Studies have shown that magnesium may be a good option to look into in helping lift your mood and managing stress and anxiety. Magnesium supplementation offers a fast, safe, and easy-to-access alternative to taking care of your mental health.
The peaks and valleys of life are impossible to predict, so it's important to plan accordingly. Prepare an emotional first aid kit to help you navigate the challenges of life in a healthy way. Fill the kit with things that bring you joy, remind you of what matters to you, and provide you some kind of grounding or comfort.
Over 17 million people in the U.S. were diagnosed with a major depressive episode in 2017. But it's not just those who have been diagnosed (or the many who remain undiagnosed) who suffer, they have families who must navigate depression fallout, a complex series of emotions and reactions set into motion.
People with average IQs and high EQs (emotional intelligence) typically make substantially more money than those with high IQs. In fact, recent studies have shown that people who can effectively understand and manage their emotions make nearly $30,000 more per year, just from enjoying more success, often from being more empathetic and getting along well with others.
The quality of your past relationships can help form how to relate and interact with people in your life. These interactions are affected by your attachment style: secure, anxious-preoccupied, dismissive-avoidant, or fearful-avoidant.
