Most of us are aware of how exercise influences our physical body and health and that it can positively influence your mental health as well. What you might not know, though, is that certain physical activities are more influential than others. One study discovered that team sports have a positive impact on mental health and mostly has to do…
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Your brain is a supercomputer that never sleeps. While your body shuts down for the night, your brain is still processing information, storing memories, and hits the reset button for tomorrow. Your brain is in charge of your movements and thoughts, it reminds you to breathe and tells your heart to beat. It’s working hard…
Dr Forshee speaking to Romper about the nostalgic connection between pumpkins and fall. The main reason people feel such a strong connection to pumpkins has to do with the nostalgia we feel about the fall season itself, according to psychologist and licensed clinical social worker, Dr. Danielle Forshee. “Some of the nostalgia of the fall…
Dr Danielle Forshee speaking with Bustle about what to do if you are having a panic attack! Panic attacks get worse when you continue to play negative thoughts inside your head. And although it may seem near impossible to just stop thinking negatively, Dr. Danielle Forshee, Psy.D, LCSW and counselor, tells Bustle that writing down…
Are you a goal setter? When you set goals, do you revisit them? We know that it’s important to have goals in life, but we don’t realize just how important it is to continue setting them as we walk through life. People often roll their eyes when people talk about setting goals; it sounds time-consuming…
There is science behind the connection of mental health and having routines. Routine is not only a great way to improve common psychological and mental health conditions, but it can also help to fight addiction and insomnia. Current research on creating new habits suggests that it takes an average of 21 days to create new…
Single parents have it hard. How on earth can you keep hold of who you are and make time for yourself as a single dad? It’s difficult, but it’s crucial to your self-identity, peace of mind, and your quality of life. If you are raising a child (or children) without a partner, you’re probably playing…
Dr Danielle Forshee answering questions about how to be ready for sexual relations. 1. Are you ready to have sex? Make sure you and your partners are on the same page about entering into a sexual relationship. Be aware this topic could be awkward for those who are more sensitive to the idea or perhaps…
Father’s Day is coming, and for those of you who don’t have a relationship with your father, you need to prepare yourself emotionally and mentally. Remember this, toxic people say things and do things that reflect the way they feel about themselves. What they feel about themselves is what they project onto you. It’s vital…
When it comes to basking in the delicious rays of the sun, we tend to hear a lot about the negative aspects. So, before we dive into the many psychological benefits, let’s quickly deal with those negatives. First of all, make sure you apply sunscreen, hydrate often, and take shade breaks regularly. Provided you do…