How Does Breathwork Improve Mental Health?

How Does Breathwork Improve Mental Health?

What Is Breathwork?   The term “breathwork” encompasses a wide range of breathing techniques and breathing exercises. Through conscious breathing techniques are ancient, the term “breathwork” and the practice of some breathing techniques—particularly without incorporating movement such as yoga—has only become mainstream in recent years.  One popular breathwork technique that has gained popularity is a 3-part…

How Does Music Therapy Improve Mental Health?

How Does Music Therapy Improve Mental Health?

What Is Music Therapy?  According to the American Music Therapy Association, music therapy can be defined as, “the clinical & evidence-based use of music interventions to accomplish individualized goals within a therapeutic relationship by a credentialed professional who has completed an approved music therapy program.” Music therapy interventions can address a variety of healthcare &…

Benefits of Holistic Therapy in Treating Bipolar Disorder

Benefits of Holistic Therapy in Treating Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar disorder is very common and there are more than three million new cases diagnosed each year in the United States. Bipolar is specific type of mood spectrum disorder with several sub-categories including Bipolar 1, Bipolar 2, and Cyclothymia (or Cyclothymic disorder). Bipolar disorder, partly because of the name, is often misunderstood as a condition…

Signs a Loved Ones Has Depression

Signs a Loved Ones Has Depression

There are many signs and symptoms to look out for if a loved one is struggling with depression. Depression is experienced by millions of Americans and is the number one source of disability globally. In many instances, depression is co-occurring with other mental health issues such as Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). Major Depressive Disorder (MDD),…

Benefits of Adventure Therapy in Treating PTSD

Benefits of Adventure Therapy in Treating PTSD

Unfortunately, for millions of adults around the world, some form of trauma affects their everyday life. According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, about 6% of the population will experience Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) at some point in their life. While trauma is often beyond a person’s control, treating any resulting PTSD is not….