by alohabehaveadmin | Aug 1, 2019 | Mental Health, Teens/Children
Mindfulness is the practice of being aware of your body and feelings in the present moment. If you’re silent for a moment, you will notice the subtle smell of your freshly washed clothing, the sound of your breathing, and watch a small leaf blow past your...
by alohabehaveadmin | Jul 9, 2019 | Mental Health
Affecting nearly 40 million adults in the United States, anxiety is one of the country’s most common mental health disorders. Sleep disturbances such as insomnia are highly prevalent amongst those who suffer from anxiety disorder. If you have trouble falling asleep,...
by alohabehaveadmin | Jul 1, 2019 | Grief
As we head into July, many people are already getting their backyards and patios ready for big family BBQs and holiday get-togethers. Summer is definitely a time for relaxing and having some fun with the people you love most. But the summer holiday get-togethers can...
by alohabehaveadmin | Jun 27, 2019 | Mental Health
Are you a highly sensitive person (HSP)? If so, you’re not alone. It is estimated that roughly 15 to 20 percent of the population is highly sensitive. In fact, scientists now believe there is a gene behind this trait. But what does it mean to be highly sensitive? The...
by alohabehaveadmin | Jun 20, 2019 | Addiction
The nation’s opioid epidemic is a topic that’s frequently addressed on television and in social media, and for good reason. According to 2018 data gathered by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, more than 130 people in the United States die every day...
by alohabehaveadmin | Jun 13, 2019 | Mental Health
By Carrie Collins You may have heard recent buzz around EMDR therapy for the treatment of trauma. This exciting approach has gained significant traction in recent years because it is proven to quickly produce results. But, what is EMDR therapy and how does it work?...
by alohabehaveadmin | May 28, 2019 | Mental Health
By Alesa Van Dyke Do you find it hard to be kind, loving, and respectful to yourself? Can you show yourself the same kind of respect and compassion that you show other people? We are so often willing to give others kindness and respect, but we find it much more...
by alohabehaveadmin | May 22, 2019 | Mental Health
This article was originally published by Sean Evans with Men’s Health and has been edited by Aloha Behavioral Consultants. Our mental health is inseparable from our physical health. Not a revolutionary concept, but what is astounding is the stigmatization that...
by alohabehaveadmin | May 9, 2019 | Mental Health
This blog was originally published by Margarita Tartakovsky with Phsychcentral.com and edited by Aloha Behavioral Consultants. May is Mental Health Awareness Month and over the years, the stigma surrounding mental illness has significantly decreased. One of the...
by alohabehaveadmin | May 1, 2019 | Addiction
This content was originally published by Camille Renzoni and edited, with express permission, by Aloha Behavioral Consultants. https://www.therecoveryvillage.com/recovery-blog/memories-alter-drug-cravings/ It is difficult to argue that addiction is not a brain...
