From birth to death we are wired for connection. It is not something that we just want, it is something that we deeply need to ensure our survival. Connections with caring and supportive others helps us develop into the people we are meant to be. These connections keep us thriving and growing as we move through life, and as we experience challenges and successes together
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Negative self-talk about aging takes a toll on mental health
Self-directed ageism can present as self-doubt — ‘I’m too old to learn this new technology’ or ‘I’m too old to make new friends’ — and negative perceptions of one’s own aging, such as ‘I’m so much worse at this than I used to be’. Maintaining a strong social support systems helps to keep self-talk positive.
Study reveals practicing and listening to music promotes healthy aging
Researchers have discovered that practicing and listening to music can alter cognitive decline in healthy seniors by stimulating the production of grey matter. To achieve these results, the researchers followed over 100 retired people who had never practiced music before.
Unresolved trauma linked to poorer health for women
According to the Office on Women’s Health, abuse, whether physical, emotional, verbal, or sexual, can have long-term effects on mental health impacting self-esteem and relationships. Women who have gone through abuse or other trauma have a higher risk of developing a mental health condition, such as depression, anxiety, or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It is possible to heal the physical, mental, and emotional scars of trauma and abuse.
New Study Reveals that Therapy Dogs Help Improve Mental Health
New study focused on veterans’ mental health demonstrates that therapy dogs used in conjunction with traditional therapies improves treatment outcomes.
Making time for quality conversation improves mental health
Engaging in meaningful conversation supports the idea that we use communication to get our need to belong met, and, in doing so, it helps us manage stress.