By: Melissa Tanner, Ph.D., Guest Contributor Exercise can have a profound impact on mental health, in a variety of different ways. There are the obvious ways, such as the famed “runner’s high,” which refers to the euphoric sensation caused by endorphins released after strenuous physical activity. Exercise can also promote a regular sleep schedule, which is crucial to mental … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2019
Test Anxiety: Ways to Overcome it
You’ve spent hours and hours cramming for that daunting exam, studying until it feels like your brain can’t take in any more information. With all your hard work behind you, you walk into the exam room, take a seat, flip to the first page of the exam… and your mind becomes a blank slate. The concepts and vocabulary that you thought you had drilled into your head the night … [Read more...]
3 Mental Health Apps for Youth
Today, there are dozens of online tools and applications for adult mental health. More recently, however, there are has been an influx of tools and resources just for kids, teens and young adults. Here are three apps that offer digital support just for youth and teens: MindRight MindRight offers personalized, live coaching over text message for teenagers who could use some … [Read more...]