Investing in relationships builds resilience for dementia caregivers, study finds
More than six million Americans are living with Alzheimer's disease, the most common form of dementia, and many more live with other types of cognitive decline. The emotional labor of caregiving and the communication breakdowns that happen between patients and their loved ones has only recently become a topic of research. A new study reveals that people who invest in their relationships by regularly expressing love, talking about important topics, and spending time together, build relational reserves. These reserves help caregivers cope more effectively if a loved one begins to change due to dementia.
6 Cozymaxxing Tips to Help You Relax and Reduce Stress
Cozymaxxing is a self-care trend popularized through social media to help relax and reduce stress. With cozymaxxing, you get comfortable with the sole intention of doing so and reaping the benefits that come with it. You create a cozy space and habits to promote relaxation without guilt or pressure to be busy or productive.
Sports, Exercise Protects Mental Health Of Growing Kids
Young children who participated in sports teams and physical education classes were less likely to develop problems like depression, anxiety and addiction as they aged into teenagers, researchers reported May 13 in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.
U.S. Mothers Struggling With Mental Health Challenges
A new study finds more moms in the U.S. describe their mental health as fair or poor. Researchers say their physical health is also on the decline.
Child-Parent Psychotherapy could help young traumatized children
The method tested by Norlén in her research is called CPP, Child–Parent Psychotherapy, and is designed for children under the age of six. It has been used with good results in other parts of the world, such as the US.
