Different forms of meditation have been used for thousands of years. Today, people meditate for reasons such as to relax and/or improve concentration. Others consider meditation to be a spiritual … read more
Articles Tagged: stress
Tips for Staying Healthy
Get enough sleep (9 hours a night is best) If you have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, avoid looking at screens (tv, phone, computer) at least two hours before … read more
Deep Breathing Exercises
Deep breathing is a type of exercise that makes you aware of your breathing so when you inhale (take in air) through your nose, the breath is long and slow … read more
Dealing with Divorce and Separation
If your parents are recently separated or divorced, you are probably dealing with a lot of changes in your family life. Things may feel like they’re changing even if it’s been … read more
College Health: General Information
Going to college is a very exciting time in your life! You’ll be meeting new people and learning new things. However, college can be a huge change from what you’re … read more
College Application Tips
Good grades and test scores are important, but there are other ways to make your application standout and make you a competitive applicant. Here are our top 10 tips to … read more
Anxiety
Everyone experiences anxiety at different times in their lives. For instance, you may feel anxious before giving a class presentation or before a big test. Sometimes anxiety is a normal … read more
Anger Management
Maybe it started with your brother insulting you, or an opposing player in the big game gave you a nasty bruise, or maybe your parents wouldn’t let you go out … read more
TMJ Disorders
What is TMJ? TMJ is short for temporomandibular (tem-pour-o-man-dib-u-lar) joint (disorders/conditions). The TMJ connects the “mandible” (the lower jaw) to the temporal bone (located on either side of your face … read more
Is peeling the skin around my finger nails continuously considered “self-harm”?
It sounds like your peeling the skin is a nervous habit rather than “self-harm”. There may be more than one reason why you do this. Your cuticles could be extra … read more