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10 Ways Men Can Increase Their Mental Wellness

Mental Wellness is part of good health Most men think of physical fitness when health is mentioned; they don’t consider their emotional state. Mental well-being, however, is just as vital to health as a fit […]

Why Some Ex-Prisoners Are at Risk for Injury Upon Release

Guy Counseling Contributor

QUICK STORY Former prisoners who have a history of mental illness or substance abuse problems are at significantly higher risk for injury once released from incarceration. LONG STORY We’ve long since known that many people […]

10 Things People with OCD Need To Do Every Day

John D. Moore

Practical tips for people living with OCD You have OCD and have been living with it for your entire life. Believe me when I tell you that I completely understand. That’s because I have had […]

Another Reason To Not Quit The Gym – Depression

Brian J. Kunstsman

A new study suggests people who stop exercising increase symptoms of depression SHORT STORY When you start an exercise program and then call it quits, you run the risk of developing symptoms of depression. LONG […]

Here’s Another Reason Not To Smoke – Psychosis

MJ Duff

SHORT VERSION A new research study shows that people who smoke more than 10 cigarettes a day are at greater risk for psychosis. LONG VERSION Psychosis – it’s a word we often hear bandied about […]

Memory May Be Boosted By Small Amounts of Anxiety

John D. Moore

Short Version New research suggests that a little bit of anxiety may be helpful with boosting memory. But too much anxiety can diminish any benefits. Long Version We’ve all been taught to associate anxiety as […]

Too Much Business Travel May Be Bad for Your Mental Health

John D. Moore

If you travel for work extensively, you may need to practice better self-care. A new line of research has been released that suggests traveling too much for work may be bad for your mental health. […]

Six Core Processes of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

John D. Moore

Core processes of ACT Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a form of cognitive behavioral therapy that is designed to help increase psychological flexibility (Hayes, 2004). In counseling circles, we often hear about ACT but […]