Janet Melvin's Wellness Blog

Rest, Reflect, Rejuvenate: Mindful Self-Care This Easter

As the flowers bloom and the days grow brighter, Easter offers more than chocolate bunnies and egg hunts, it’s a gentle invitation to...

Unpacking the Gender Mental Health Crisis: The Link Between Women and Self-Harm:

Mental health struggles are deeply personal, but they are also shaped by the world around us. For women, these struggles are often...

Redefining Perfection: Embracing Imperfection and Self-Acceptance

In a world where we’re constantly bombarded with images of flawless faces, perfect lifestyles, and seemingly endless success stories,...

Finding Harmony: How to Make Time for Yourself Without Sacrificing Your Commitments

In the hustle and bustle of daily life, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by responsibilities. Between work, family, and social obligations,...

OCD and Perfectionism: Understanding the Connection

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and perfectionism are often intertwined, creating a challenging cycle that affects many. OCD...

Supporting Someone with Suicidal Thoughts: Creating A Safe Space

Supporting a loved one who is struggling with suicidal ideation can feel overwhelming, but your compassion and presence can make a...

How to Challenge Body Shaming in Your Daily Life

Body shaming, the act of criticizing or making negative comments about someone's body, can have a profound impact on an individual's...

The Role of Community and Faith-Based Organizations in Minority Mental Health

Mental health disparities among minority communities are a significant concern, often exacerbated by barriers such as stigma, lack of...

Preventing PTSD: Building Resilience and Coping Skills

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can have profound effects on individuals who have experienced trauma. While not everyone who...

Breaking Stigma: Embracing Adaptability Amid Mental Illness

Mental illness is often shrouded in stigma, leading many to suffer in silence rather than seek the support they need. However, as society...

Across the Spectrum: Gaining a Compassionate and Insightful Understanding of Autism

“Autism is not a catastrophe” Robert J. Kennedy. Autism is not a catastrophe to be terrified about or a riddle to be worked out. Rather,...

"Unveiling the Truth About Self-Harm: Understanding the Reality"

Unbelievably, more people than you might expect to suffer from self-harm. The temptation to self-harm is not uncommon, although people...

WHAT IS THE SIGNIFICANCE OF SELF -ESTEEM? The relationship between mental health and self-esteem

Self-esteem and mental health are closely related to one another. People with high self-esteem typically have better mental health and...

EMBRACE YOUR WELLBEING: Create A Self-love Routine

Self-love is a concept that encompasses a positive regard for oneself, including acceptance, appreciation, and nurturing of one's own...

WINTER BLUES TO SOMEONE WITH SEASONAL AFFECTIVE DISORDER: What you need to know.

Most people who suffer from depression generally experience persistent sorrow and may also experience irritability, helplessness, and...

Adoption And Its Unnoticed Effects: Behavioral and Emotional Issues In Adopted Children

Most frequently adoption is a joyful experience for the adoptive couple/families and the children involved. However, this process is not...

Living with a Mental Health Condition: Finding Your Way

Mental health is the overall wellness of how you think, regulate your feelings, and behave, but sometimes people experience a significant...

BUILDING RESILIENCE: HOPE IN THE FACE OF SUICIDE RISK

September is suicide prevention/awareness month. It is no secret that suicide results in significant social and physical problems. Years...

SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER (SUD): AWARENESS MATTERS

Substance use disorder (SUD), often known as drug addiction, is an illness that affects a person's brain and behavior, resulting in an...

ANXIETY DISORDER: A closer look at the world's biggest mental health problem.

A clinically significant impairment in an individual's cognition, emotional regulation, or behavior defines a mental disorder. Generally...

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