by alohabehaveadmin | Sep 22, 2021 | Mental Health
When discussing mental health, there is often a stigma associated, especially with the language we use. There is never a better time than now to start addressing the ways we can reduce these stigmas. I recently watched a news report about an attempted kidnapping that...
by alohabehaveadmin | May 6, 2020 | Mental Health
Humans are social creatures and most don’t do well in isolation. This is why penitentiaries punish prisoners by putting them into solitary confinement. It causes them great mental anguish. Many of us have felt like prisoners in solitary confinement over the last...
by alohabehaveadmin | Feb 27, 2020 | Mental Health
There was a time when the phrase passive-aggressive was rarely uttered among non-psychologists. But it’s a phrase that is mentioned often these days. The problem is, passive-aggressive behavior is almost so common, that it’s hard for people to pinpoint what that...
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 | 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...
