Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are negative occurrences in a child’s life that can have a long-lasting impact on health and well-being. They can disrupt neurodevelopment, causing social, emotional, and cognitive impairment. ACEs can also lead to medical and mental health difficulties, including early death. It’s not uncommon to experience ACEs in childhood, so in this article, we discuss what ACEs are and how to best overcome them.
Mental Health
Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood. - MentalHealth.org
Sleep and Mental Health
(PLUS TIPS FOR A GOOD NIGHT’S REST) Sleep and mental health are closely connected. Sleep deprivation affects your mental health and can leave you feeling exhausted, irritable, and distressed. Poor sleep quality, insomnia, disturbed sleep—we call it many names—but the results are the same, and the ongoing lack of restful sleep can be detrimental to both your physical and psychological… Read More
Understanding Your Window of Tolerance
Understanding your window of tolerance is a useful tool in creating better resilience and improving your ability to manage stressful and challenging situations, especially during difficult times of adversity. Let’s explore the window of tolerance and how it affects you and your ability to respond to the demands of life.