Mindfulness brings awareness to what you are doing. With that clarity comes the possibility of choice. You can learn to intercept unhelpful, unwanted habits and cultivate positive ones. As you learn to do that with meditation, you can translate it to any activity, whether it’s playing sports, writing computer code, or listening to your child…

Defining Mindfulness What exactly is mindfulness? The simplest definition is “clear awareness.” It’s the ability to be present, consciously knowing what’s happening in your experience, moment by moment. You can apply that attention to your mind, body, or environment. Mindfulness is a state of mind and a quality that you can develop through practice. Although…

It’s natural for new parents to experience mood swings. These feelings are sometimes known as the ‘baby blues’ and go away soon after birth. But some parents may experience a deep and ongoing depression that lasts much longer. That’s called postpartum depression. What is postpartum depression? Postpartum depression is depression that starts during pregnancy or…

In a psychiatric ward, a good therapeutic environment is vital to good mental health. Staff and the actual physical environment are vital to providing a positive space for recovery. Staff Many people feel positively about the staff on their ward. They believe that the care and attention they receive hugely aids in their recovery. However,…

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