Renew. Rebuild. Recover. A blog by West Michigan Community Mental Health. In March, Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital will offer free health screenings and educational health seminars as part of their popular Win With Wellness program. The WWW program is in its third year and has prompted many local citizens to take a closer look at their physical health by measuring…
Renew. Rebuild. Recover. A blog by West Michigan Community Mental Health. Worrying is a normal activity that we all do at times. However, severe worrying may be associated with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). In a Johns Hopkins Health Alert, Karen Swartz, MD, states that the average healthy person spends about an hour a day worrying. A person with GAD spends, on average,…
Renew. Rebuild. Recover. A blog from West Michigan Community Mental Health. When the dark hours lengthen, the temperatures drop, and the snow flies, maintaining a healthy exercise regimen can be tough. Exercising indoors at home or in a gym are great options. However, many athletes report that a strictly indoor winter routine leaves them feeling like something is lacking. There…
Renew. Rebuild. Recover. A blog brought to you by West Michigan Community Mental Health. Caring for your mental health is something you should do throughout your life, whether you have mental health problems or not. In fact, good habits for mental health go hand in hand with good habits for physical health. Studies show that good mental health may not…
Renew. Rebuild. Recover. Introducing a new blog from the staff of West Michigan Community Mental Health. This blog will discuss topics of relevance to mental health in our community, state and country. Bullying is linked to mental health problems and unhealthy behaviors in kids who are bullied, kids who bully others, and kids who witness bullying. In October, schools and…
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