Many are traveling this summer, and that is great! Traveling is good for you! There are mental benefits to traveling. “The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page.” – Saint Augustine I believe … Continue reading
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I was 14 years old when I first thought I was “fat” and started to restrict my eating. Throughout the years, I starved myself, made myself vomit, and over-exercised. Unfortunately, my experience is not uncommon. 10% of college women suffer … Continue reading
Dear Teenage Self, It saddens me to see how you hurt yourself. There are no good reasons for you to do this. I wish that you would take care of yourself. Be better to yourself. Eat You think that you … Continue reading
Major depression is one of the most common mental illnesses, affecting 6.7% (more than 16 million) of American adults. Approximately 20 percent of teens experience depression, and between 10 to 15 percent suffer from symptoms at any one time. Depression is more than feeling … Continue reading
Occasional anxiety is a normal part of life. You might feel anxious when faced with a problem at work, before taking a test, or making an important decision. However, anxiety disorders involve more than temporary worry or fear. For a … Continue reading
Grief is a natural response to loss. It’s the emotional suffering you feel when something or someone you love is taken away. Everyone grieves differently, and there is no time frame for the grieving process. Some emotions people grieving may experience … Continue reading
What do you know about alcohol? Take this quiz to test your knowledge! Get some quick facts here. How Does It Affect the Body? Alcohol is a depressant, which means it slows the function of the central nervous system. Alcohol actually … Continue reading
Alcohol Facts: Alcohol is the #1 misused drug in the U.S. The Body Alcohol is a nervous system depressant Excessive drinking can decrease the amount of testosterone in a man’s body and cause impotence. The Brain Chronic alcohol use can … Continue reading
“Infant mental health” refers to how well a child develops socially and emotionally from birth to age three. Infants and toddlers are totally dependent upon their caregivers. Consistent and responsive care from specific adults is critical for the adequate development … Continue reading
What do you know about drugs? Take this quiz to test your knowledge! Different drugs do different things, but they all affect the brain. Repeated drug and alcohol use can reset the brain’s pleasure meter, so that without the drug, you feel … Continue reading
The World Health Organization estimates that over 800,000 people die by suicide each year – that’s one person every 40 seconds. Up to 25 times as many again make a suicide attempt. In America, the statistics are worse — someone … Continue reading
Summit Performance Consulting LLC is proud to support Stand UP Foundation! Join us at Harbourside on Friday, March 3 at 7:00 PM for our Neon Nights Walk. Register here. This is a walk to promote awareness and prevention related to … Continue reading
Have you made a new year’s resolution? ‘Want to stick to it this year? Use proven techniques to make sure that you meet your goals this year. “The secret to productive goal setting is in establishing clearly defined goals, writing … Continue reading
In sport psychology, we talk about making goals SMART. The acronym SMART helps you define your goal more clearly. A SMART goal is: S – Specific Your goal clearly tells what action you will take. M – Measurable You will will be able … Continue reading