10 steps to defuse a Thanksgiving family argument from a hostage negotiator
Read full article: 10 steps to defuse a Thanksgiving family argument from a hostage negotiatorBelligerent subjects. Family members held captive by circumstance. A tense situation that at any moment could escalate into something worse. For crisis negotiator Scott Walker, it’s a living. But it could also be your Thanksgiving.
‘Focus on the music:’ Orlando veteran uses musical talent to cope with PTSD, help others
Read full article: ‘Focus on the music:’ Orlando veteran uses musical talent to cope with PTSD, help othersA Central Florida veteran is using his self-taught piano skills to not only heal himself but help heal others who are facing their own challenges.
Daughter of 9/11 survivor a mental health advocate through Pine Hills Boys and Girls Club
Read full article: Daughter of 9/11 survivor a mental health advocate through Pine Hills Boys and Girls ClubAt 14 years old, Annabel Joseph is already getting results for her community in the Orange County community of Pine Hills.
Free event in Winter Park offers mental health information for those looking for help
Read full article: Free event in Winter Park offers mental health information for those looking for helpOne in four people will experience a mental health disorder at some point in their lives. In honor of World Mental Health Day, there’s a free education and awareness event coming up this Tuesday in Winter Park.
Where to find mental health help in Central Florida after downtown Orlando shooting
Read full article: Where to find mental health help in Central Florida after downtown Orlando shootingFollowing the downtown Orlando shooting that officials say killed two people and injured six, those in need of mental health resources to cope with the incident can take advantage of this list of Central Florida mental health resources.
Falling back in time: The mental health effects of daylight saving time
Read full article: Falling back in time: The mental health effects of daylight saving timeIt’s that time of year again. When the clock strikes 2 a.m., it actually strikes 1 a.m. After clocks were set forward an hour to begin daylight saving, they are turning back an hour. While the switching of the clock may earn you an extra hour of sleep, studies by Harvard Medical School and John Hopkins have found that daylight saving can actually have some costly mental health effects.
🧠 How stressed are American cities about the election? Plus, election anxiety tips from a psychologist
Read full article: 🧠 How stressed are American cities about the election? Plus, election anxiety tips from a psychologistFour months ago, Hers took the pulse on overall stress levels across the country and the results are eye-opening.
Mini horse therapy: Getting off the farm and getting results
Read full article: Mini horse therapy: Getting off the farm and getting resultsIn hospitals, the sound of clip-clopping hooves is not something you expect to hear — but at AdventHealth in Altamonte Springs, it has become a welcome diversion.
Impact of creative arts therapy on mental and physical health
Read full article: Impact of creative arts therapy on mental and physical healthThe benefits of the arts for wellness are becoming more backed by research. From lower cortisol levels to mental health and community improvements, arts can be therapeutic.
🎨 A dose of inspiration: Why doctors are prescribing museum visits
Read full article: 🎨 A dose of inspiration: Why doctors are prescribing museum visitsBonnave, dressed in blue jeans and a leather jacket covered in patches of flowers and birds, swivels to look at the progress of the other participants in her art therapy class.
Mental health counselor Dr. Treshonda Baucom on why you should listen to your children
Read full article: Mental health counselor Dr. Treshonda Baucom on why you should listen to your childrenCorie Murray interviews Dr. Treshonda Baucom, founder and CEO of Enriched Life Counseling & Consulting, and licensed mental health counselor Erika Blunston.
UCF team offers psychological first aid for Lake County deputies after ambush attack
Read full article: UCF team offers psychological first aid for Lake County deputies after ambush attackA team from UCF RESTORES is helping through their Critical Incident Response efforts which provides psychological first aid to first responders after traumatic events.
🍎 New research reveals self-care savvy cities (and what we can learn from them)
Read full article: 🍎 New research reveals self-care savvy cities (and what we can learn from them)With National Wellness Month around the corner, Hers surveyed residents across America to see how they rated themselves in youthfulness, body positivity, emotional stability, and more.
New peer treatment facility makes mental health care accessible
Read full article: New peer treatment facility makes mental health care accessibleA new peer respite center in Orlando is open and accepting guests overnight for free. The center is called Eva’s Casita. It’s a non-clinical space to take a break with the support of those who’ve also experienced mental health challenges.