Leprosy, also known as Hansen’s disease, is a chronic infection caused by bacteria called Mycobacterium leprae that affects the skin, nerves and other parts of the body. If left untreated, a person with leprosy can suffer permanent damage to the skin, nerves or blindness, paralysis, disfigured nose and chronic ulcers under the feet. Leprosy symptoms […]
Effective techniques to stop procrastinating (plus tips for dealing with a procrastinator)
Do you often find yourself delaying the execution of important or mundane tasks? According to experts, your procrastination could be the result of your inability to handle the negative emotions triggered by a certain task. But don’t worry, you can always manage these emotions and stop procrastinating. Speaking of the same thing, Nawal Mustafa, a […]
5 Ways Michael Phelps Plans to Take Care of His Mental Health in 2023
Share on PinterestThe Olympic icon explains why setting mental health goals was a key part of his New Year’s resolutions and how he plans to achieve them. Image courtesy of Talkspace Michael Phelps launched a campaign with Talkspace to encourage people to make mental health care part of their New Year’s resolutions. The campaign focuses […]
Tips for improving mental well-being
January is Mental Wellness Month, which highlights the importance of integrating mental, emotional, and physical health to improve overall health and wellbeing. Mental well-being is an important factor when it comes to making difficult choices, managing stress, and relating to others. “Mental well-being involves the ability to cope effectively with life’s challenges, to be aware […]
Mental Health, Wellness Resources – Living Out Loud
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, available 24 hours a day in English and Spanish – Learn more 911 Emergency CHCS CRISIS LINE – 1-800-316-9241. NATL. CRISIS HELP LINE – 1-800-662-435 NATL. LIFELINE FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION – 1-800-273-8255 VETERANS CRISIS LINE – 1-800-273-8255 (press 1) INTEGRAL CARE – MOBILE CRISIS AWARENESS TEAM (MCOT) – 210-223-7233 The […]
NDHHS provides tips to improve mental well-being
LINCOLN, Neb. (KMTV) – With January being Mental Wellness Month, the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services provided tips, in a press release, for improving mental wellness. Read the press release below: January is Mental Wellness Month, which highlights the importance of integrating mental, emotional, and physical health to improve overall health and wellbeing. […]