Teachers are struggling. That’s the top finding in a new survey of employed adults in Washington state by Premera Blue Cross. 42% of teachers said their mental health has declined since the COVID-19 emergency began that’s compared to 37.6% of the general Washington workforce. 36% of...
Different smells elicit visceral experiences, like the scent of fresh homemade cookies being intrinsically connected to a sense of home. So what if there were scents that could mitigate stress? Or even help reduce physical pain? Well according to Habitude Spa lead Kailey Smith, those benefits...
A watched pot never boils and a watched TV can't call races any faster. Remember, it's the network's job to report the news 24 hours a day. It's not your job to watch or read the news 24 hours a day. In fact, excessive news consumption...
As the world shelters in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19, feelings of anxiety and worry can impact sleep. Sleep can be disrupted when stressful events like illness and job losses happen. Additionally, we can’t count on the same schedule of getting up and...
If your response to the frequent suggestion to download a meditation app is a swift and decisive no, you're definitely not alone. Many of us are in no mood to sit quietly. TalkSpace Therapist Cynthia Catchings said her clients often dismiss the idea of meditation, but...
This weekend election stress meets pandemic, which meets the end of daylight saving time. And it all collides with a potentially disappointing Halloween, a full moon, and Mercury is retrograde. So we might all need a little extra self-care. Good emotional health starts with keeping up on...