Aromatherapy has gained popularity as a way to improve mental health. This is the practice of using essential oils derived from various parts of plants, including leaves, flowers, and roots for therapeutic purposes. These oils can be inhaled, applied topically, or used in aromatherapy diffusers. The therapeutic benefits of aromatherapy are believed to result from the interaction between the aroma compounds in essential oils and the olfactory system in the brain.

ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that can affect both children and adults. It is characterized by symptoms such as difficulty paying attention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity that impair a person’s ability to function. Here are some ways to manage symptoms:

ADHD stands for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, which is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity. The diagnostic criteria for ADHD according to the DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition) are as follows:

Most people think of depression as sadness, but the diagnosis is actually more complex. Sadness is a normal emotional response to difficult or negative life events, such as the loss of a loved one or disappointment.

People talk about anxiety all the time, but what is anxiety? What are the symptoms? How do you know if you have anxiety?

New beginnings can be exciting and daunting at the same time. The idea of starting something new can bring a sense of hope and possibility, but it can also be scary to step out of our comfort zones and into the unknown.

Do you know the most preventable risk factor for premature deaths? Any clue on what has contributed to 11 million deaths per year? Smoking? Excessive alcohol use? Pollution? Violence?

All of us have or will deal with people that exhibit toxic traits (if not then 👀). Identifying a toxic person can be difficult and traits vary. In general, a toxic person is someone who is consistently judgmental, manipulative, demanding, and selfish.

Some people immediately perspire when even thinking about speaking up. While others ask for what they want effortlessly. What makes one person more confident and successful than another? How do people not only ask for what they want but receive it?

We’ve often heard how activities like spending time outside, improving sleep, and exercising can improve mental health. What if there was something else, something easy, something rewarding that could also help?

Happiness always has been and always will be an inside job. There are wealthy people that are miserable and people living in poverty that are happy (and vice versa). The combination of things that make people happy may differ but the essential ingredients remain the same.

If a recipe called for 2 cups of milk would you omit it and still expect an amazing dish? Yet, we leave out key ingredients to maintaining our health all the time and are upset at the result.

How would you coach someone to remain calm while they’re trapped in a hungry lion’s den? Seems silly, right? However, many of us live in a lion’s den or at least visit regularly.

Relationship: (noun) The way in which two or more concepts, objects, or people are connected, or the state of being connected.

Research has shown that as the amount of time spent on social media goes up the quality of our physical and mental health goes down.