Category Archives: Mental Health

7 Biggest Challenges of Overcoming Anorexia

Posted on February 4, 2019 by Jackie Smolyar

Those who have never actually experienced anorexia often think others can overcome the disease simply by realizing their own inner beauty and starting to eat again. However, anorexia nervosa (an emotional disorder characterized by an obsessive desire to lose weight … Continue reading →

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5 WAYS | How Yoga Can Positively Impact Your Mental Health

Posted on January 14, 2019 by Jackie Smolyar

Yoga is a “no-brainer” for people that do and don’t like to exercise! Why? Yoga is like fitness, and it is not like fitness. It resembles fitness because it strengthens your body and tones it. It is not like fitness, … Continue reading →

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Veterans Mental Health | Understanding Us

Posted on November 10, 2018 by Jackie Smolyar

I was an American soldier and part of a brotherhood. Understanding Veterans and our mental health can be a difficult task, so I’d like to share something with you that brought me to tears and hit me in the gut. … Continue reading →

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The Internet’s Impact on Our Mental Health

Posted on October 16, 2018 by Jackie Smolyar

The internet has become commonplace and routine for many individuals at work and home each day. However, when the internet initially became widely known, it had many different purposes than what it is used for by millions today. Understanding both … Continue reading →

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Types of Anxiety | Top 5 That Make for Sleepless Nights

Posted on October 12, 2018 by Jackie Smolyar

There are many types of anxiety disorders, some good, some bad. Yes, it’s true, there are some good ones, but we’re not focusing on those. These are the Top 5 types of anxiety that keep you awake at night! What … Continue reading →

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