Today, October 7th is National Depression Screening Day
There have been many devastating effects of COVID-19. One that can easily go unnoticed is depression. In fact, almost one third of adults have experienced symptoms of depression since this last spring as a result of the pandemic - according to a recent study led by Boston University researchers. Much like physical ailments such as heart disease or diabetes - we often rely on screenings to see if we need
October is ADHD Awareness Month
There is the misconception that ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) is a childhood disorder. We may have the image of a child possibly struggling in school or having a difficult time managing their behavior. However, today in honor of October mental health awareness month and specifically ADHD awareness we thought it might be a good idea to write about adult ADHD and some tools to cope. If this is you - don’t
Heart Rate Variability is a Super Power if you Choose to Use It
There is now another way to look at stress. We used to always think it was centered in the brain. But now we know that when it comes to stress, there is a specific relationship between the brain and the heart. It makes sense! How often have you had a clear mind when your heart was beating wildly? And when your palms were beating profusely? This is because your stress
15 Ways to Help with Depression
I wrote this because I know what it feels like to feel depressed. It's basically when there's this lack of dopamine being pumped in the brain. And it is horrible! It tends to come in waves. Often on Mondays or in the dead of winter. March is always bad. January, February, March. Those days of no sun! I want to say we have all had bouts with depression at one
5 Ways to Practice Gratitude
When things get really hard – like in a relationship or with finances – then there is one place I always go to at the end of the night. And it’s gratitude! We remind each other, time and again, of what we do have. Sure, maybe one day we’ll reach that one goal and buy that one car which looks so nice. But until then, let’s focus on what
My Daily Meditation Practice
Luckily for me my girlfriend was a Buddhist. I was only 18 years old. And she took me down to the Zen meditation center in Helena on Sundays. A few other people were there sometimes. Like this old man who I could hear breathing like an elephant next to me. "Is this a technique?" I wondered. "The elephant through the nose technique?" Then I started getting up at 5 in