by Elisabeth Lowe | Sep 23, 2024 | Mindfulness, Nature, Research, Well-being
We live in an era when the average American spends 90% of their life indoors and over 10 hours a day on a screen (Klepeis et al., 2001; The Nielsen Company, 2016). Despite the trajectory of contemporary lifestyles, a growing body of evidence suggests that reconnecting...
by Victoria Baker | Sep 3, 2024 | Loneliness, Mental Health, Well-being
Many professionals, since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, have been shifted to long-term remote work. Working from home has many benefits, such as ease of working, flexibility, and freedom from commuting. However, working from home (WFH) also comes with...
by PACMH Team | Jul 8, 2024 | Happiness, Relationships, Well-being
Playfulness is a personality trait often linked with children’s behavior and energy of innocence. You might visualize a playground, a game of tag, or the joy of jumping in puddles. This trait is even sometimes viewed as the antithesis to “adult behavior”....
by Elisa Campbell | Dec 13, 2023 | Anxiety, Mental Health, Well-being
If you use social media, it is important to examine how this affects you and whether it is exacerbating unwanted feelings and symptoms. It is important to consider both the benefits and risks of social media, in addition to understanding how to detect if social media...
by PACMH Team | Jun 28, 2023 | Authenticity, Expectations, Life Transitions
There are solid reasons we hear about the significance of secure loving attachment. The research shows the importance of ‘turning toward’ a partner or family member, including being emotionally accessible, vulnerable, attuned, and connected to your loved ones....