Pawsitive Vibes: How Dogs Can Improve Your Mental Health

www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com— As a psychologist and Founder at Private Therapy Clinic, I have seen first hand the incredible impact that dogs can have on a person's mental health. Dogs are not just furry companions; they are also powerful allies in promoting emotional well-being and overall happiness. One of the key ways in which dogs can improve mental health is through their ability to reduce stress and anxiety. Spending time with a dog has been shown to lower levels of cortisol, the stress hormone, and increase levels of...

KOBI-TV NBC5—Mental Health Minute: Mental Health Support Options. In this Mental Health Minute, Daniel Owens, a Peer Support Specialist for Addictions Recovery Center, talks about facing mental health struggles and shares some options for support. Sponsored by Addiction Recovery Center and Jackson Care Connect © 2024 KOBI-TV NBC5. All rights reserved unless otherwise stated.

Houston Public Media—What can you do when the stigma surrounding mental health affects relationships?. We ask a pair of area psychologists why such stigmas endure, and what to do about it.

The Monitor—Commentary: Connecting with nature can help improve our health. When Garth Stevenson, a nature musician and composer, carried his 6-foot-tall double bass instrument with him to Antarctica, he had a life-changing experience when he imitated whale calls on his instrument. He ended up drawing 12 sei whales to the edge of the icebreaker where he stood making music. Having grown up in the mountains of Western Canada, Stevenson has always connected his music to nature, but this experience in Antarctica revealed the two-way connection between humans and our natural...