Unlocking happiness: The 30-minute secret to better mental health | The Optimist Daily
Learn how a little tweak in your daily routine can result in huge benefits for your well-being.
What is trauma? Bessel van der Kolk, the author of “The Body Keeps the Score” explains
Contrary to popular belief, trauma is extremely common. We all have jobs, life events, and unpleasant situations causing us daily stress. But when your body continues to re-live that stress for days, weeks, months, or even years, that stress changes your brain, creating trauma inside your mind, and that trauma can eventually manifest in your…
3 free longevity hacks for a longer life | The Optimist Daily
There are a lot of habits that we can practice to boost longevity. Here are three that stand out because they’re effective, simple, and also cost-free.
What We Can Learn About Resilience from Indigenous Leaders
Staying connected to community, caring for the most vulnerable, and finding joy should all be a priority right now.
Coronavirus Pandemic Guide
“Coronavirus Pandemic Survival Guide is a no-nonsense manual filled with practical information and methods for staying safe, secure, and sane during the Covid-19 catastrophe. Its ten chapters cover how to thrive physically, financially, and even emotionally.” A note from the author, Jonathan Robinson
Everything you think you know about addiction is wrong | Johann Hari
What really causes addiction — to everything from cocaine to smart-phones? And how can we overcome it? Johann Hari has seen our current methods fail firsthand, as he has watched loved ones struggle to manage their addictions.
Mental Health Reform Is Headed to the President’s Desk
After more than three years of advocating on behalf of mental health reform at the local, state and federal level, NAMI’s hard-fought battle is over. Congress passed mental health reform in the 21st Century Cures Act.