In the evolving landscape of digital communication, social media has become an integral part of our daily lives, especially for children and adolescents. However, the dangers associated with reckless use of these platforms are becoming increasingly apparent. As a result, primary care physicians (PCPs) are stepping up to the challenge, with a recent study indicating…
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Cooking: A Powerful Tool for Mindfulness and Well-being
The concept of “mindfulness” is often misinterpreted or oversimplified. It’s not just about meditating or achieving a state of relaxation. Neither is it a one-size-fits-all solution for mental health issues. Mindfulness is about being fully present, consciously aware of the present moment without rushing to judgement or reaction. It involves paying attention to your thoughts,…
Unusual Shower Rituals: The Latest TikTok Wellness Trend
TikTok, the social media platform known for its viral trends, has recently witnessed an unusual wellness trend gaining popularity – introducing unconventional items into the shower routine. This trend, which has garnered over 3.5 million views, involves users sharing videos of themselves bringing peculiar items like oranges and even denim into their showers. While it…
Shifting Trends in Self-Care Assessment: From Passive to Proactive
Shifting Trends in Self-Care Assessment: From Passive to Proactive As the first systematic scoping review of its kind, this study sought to identify and map the key concepts that underpin non-mono-disease-specific self-care measurement tools. It also aimed to highlight the main sources and types of evidence available. The review revealed that historically, self-care assessment was…
Revolutionary Source Coding Therapy Recodes Dysfunctional Behavior Patterns
If you’ve ever wished you could rewrite the scripts of your life – your values, beliefs, and behaviors – then source coding therapy might be just what you need. This innovative therapy approach, developed by psychologist Dr. Sam Rader, helps you recode outdated behavioral patterns and start fresh. It’s a revolutionary way to facilitate personal…
Individualism Overdrive: Is Self-Care Eroding Our Ability To Connect?
Recently, while perusing through my social media feed, I came across a post from a parenting blog that caught my attention. The author, a mother, expressed her resentment towards the times her parents compelled her to attend family gatherings when she would rather be with her friends or engrossed in a book. She vowed to…
I am you; you are me
Life is messy, painful, and beautiful, full of twists and turns that may look different to each of us, but the feelings are the same. What we feel is the same.
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