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How to Ask About Mental Health
By
Linda Mintle
If someone you care about isn’t OK, how do you approach the topic of mental health? A friend recently asked me this very question. She’s noticed that a close friend of hers has been acting differently—eating poorly, feeling down most of the time, and losing interest in activities they once enjoyed. She’s concerned that he…
Is Anxiety a Risk Factor for Dementia?
By
Linda Mintle
If you have ever had a relative with dementia, you know how heart-wrenching it is. Watching someone you love gradually fade away due to memory loss and confusion is so difficult. I experienced this with my dear grandmother, who throughout her life was a devoted pastor’s wife known for her kindness and generosity. As she…
Broaden Your View on Mental Health Healing
By
Linda Mintle
Several years ago, I had back surgery. Before the surgery, I prayed and believed God could heal me. The night before the surgery, I had no pain and was convinced God had done a miracle. I rejoiced but woke up the next morning in excruciating pain and needed the surgery. The surgery was a success,…
Nature Improves Your Mental Health
By
Linda Mintle
When COVID-19 resulted in shutdowns, I owned a condo near a water front. I spent most of my COVID days working out of that condo. During the day and evenings, I would walk around the water, look at the boats in the harbor, watch the sea gulls and waves, and enjoy spectacular sunsets. It was…
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