Maintaining good mental health is essential for individuals to be able to cope with the daily challenges of life. Stress management, coping and communication skills are extremely important to day-to-day interactions with others. It’s important for individuals to prioritize their mental health and seek help when needed. This can include talking to a therapist or counselor, joining a support group or engaging in activities that promote overall well-being, such as exercise, meditation, or spending time in nature.
I was doing some research and stumbled across an Axios article from Oct 2024 that stated that "Oregonians need more companionship, with nearly 45% reporting feeling lonely at least sometimes — the second highest in US — according to the Census Bureau." While this...
From traditional Buddhist practices to modern mindfulness techniques, Portland's diverse meditation scene caters to seekers of all levels and backgrounds. Regardless of the specific tradition or technique, regular meditation practice can yield numerous benefits...
I have always been captivated by groups of people practicing Tai Chi. One memory stands out: I was in my 20s when I first witnessed a group of elderly Chinese women performing Tai Chi under a freeway underpass. The bedlam of honking horns and the constant stops and...
Flotation therapy has come a long way since its inception in 1954, when Dr. John C. Lilly, an American neuroscientist, developed the first flotation tank while working at the National Institutes of Mental Health in Bethesda, Maryland. Initially designed to study...
Today I had the opportunity to learn a little more about Forest Bathing from Jesse Remer, Doula and certified Forest Therapy Guide with the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy. Forest Therapy, also known as "Shinrin-Yoku," refers to the practice of spending...
Former Microsoft executive Linda Stone coined the term "screen apnea" in 2007 after noticing she'd developed an unhealthy habit of holding her breath while answering her emails. In 2009, Andrew Sherriff of the University of Glasgow and colleagues studied more than...
Sharing this comprehensive list of LGBTQI2S resources, which was compiled and originally presented on the Collation of Community Health Clinics web site, to help Oregonians in need of support. Outside In Health Services Outside In has created an affirming environment...
Did you know about the Coalition of Community Health clinics? I did not. The Coalition of Community Health Clinics (CCHC), which was formed in 1985, is a non-profit organization that serves seventeen non-profit community health clinics dedicated to providing health...
Please call 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (open 24 Hours a day/7 days a week). YouthLine - Offers teen to teen crisis help with both a phone line and a texting support line through Lines for Life.Teens respond from 4:00 to 10:00 PM Monday through Friday....