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It’s another theme day at b5media, and this month is all about mental health. Check out the round-up of posts over at Alzheimer’s Notes with Mary Emma Allen and Liz Lewis.
Particularly in the United States, where mental illness is often seen as a sign of weakness and self-medication (with alcohol, drugs, and even over-committed lifestyles) is […]
The month of May is overflowing with national health observances, and here at Lively Women, we’re going to talk about them! After all, how can you be lively if you’re not healthy?
If you often feel tense or worried about situations that don’t really warrant it, if you can’t shake anxious feelings even though you know […]
That’s why I took my Schwinn out for a 6.2-mile ride this morning. I had originally planned to go jogging, but when I got outside I just couldn’t bear the thought of only making it about 1 mile and then being so exhausted that I’d have to turn around and would end up missing the […]
Dr. Dale V. Atkins has complied a quick list of 5 areas you can improve your stress-handling skills:
1. Self — How is my body reacting to this situation? Is this good for me and my well-being?
2. Support — What do I need to do to get the help I need to get through this situation? Are my resources […]
And in fact, they can be downright dangerous!
Bipolar II, also known as manic depression, is a disorder characterized by mood swings from elevated or manic phases to depressed phases. Unlike its more severe form, bipolar I, bipolar II is not characterized by hallucinations and delusions. Frequently misdiagnosed and mistreated as suffering from depression alone or […]
Thanks to Deb at G’s Cottage for the heads up that Blog Against Sexual Violence Day is right around the corner. Mark your calendar so you can join in the event, and learn more at abyss2hope.
And be sure to check out the National Day to End Sexual Violence website for details on Sexual Assault […]
YOUNG ADULT CANCER CONFERENCE – BOSTON
Fourth Annual “I’m Too Young For This” Symposium.
A free full day conference addressing the concerns of
young adults whose lives have been affected by cancer
Saturday, March 31st, 2007
8:30 am - 4:30 pm (breakfast and lunch included)
Massachusetts College of Art
621 Huntington Avenue in Boston
Contact:
Harriet K. Berman, Ph.D.
Vice President of Clinical Programs
The Wellness […]
We’ve already talked about how writing can be good for you, but Catherine Orenstein has taken it to the next level. She’s training women to write opinion pieces and get them published in newspapers. So not only are you getting the benefits of writing down your thoughts and ideas, but you’re gaining the […]
Laura Sessions Stepp seems to think so, and it’s not a very popular opinion. Her book Unhooked: How Young Women Pursue Sex, Delay Love and Lose at Both, released on February 15, 2007, is unexpectedly controversial. The focus? The emotional and psychological damaged caused by women’s engagement in casual sex encounters.
And we’re […]
It’s February, and most people have Valentine’s Day on the brain. The stores are turning pink and red, hearts and little diaper-wearing cupids are everywhere, and the price of roses has skyrocketed. But this month, instead of thinking about what your sweetie is going to do for you or what you’re going to […]
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