Mental Health

The Stay-At-Home Handbook

Social distancing is the new norm for the foreseeable future. It disrupts every aspect of our lives. This period presents us with opportunities we normally fly right by as we live our busy, daily lives. Make the most of the time and come out of it in a better place. We’ve compiled a handbook of... Read More

Cover Feature, Health, Mental Health

January 8, 2020

Pediatric Health Talk: Creating a Healthy Lifestyle

Maintaining a Healthy Weight Obesity is a serious health concern for the youth in the United States. According to the CDC, the prevalence of obesity in children from ages 2-19 is 18.5 percent and affects around 13.7 million. Breaking the stat down further—obesity affects 13.9 percent of years 2 to 5, 18.4 percent of years... Read More

Children's Care, Children's Health, Health Talk, Lifestyles, Mental Health

January 6, 2020

Pediatric Health Talk: Mental and Emotional Heath Care

The Effects of Stress on Children Dave Gluhareff of Train with Dave Fitness Training says, “Some of the biggest problems plaguing children today are inactivity, poor nutrition, lack of rest, and stress.” Monitoring mental health is just as important as keeping tabs on a child’s physical health. Stress is an important factor with mental health... Read More

Children's Care, Children's Health, Health Talk, Mental Health

July 30, 2019

What is energetic anatomy and how does it affect your wellbeing?

How many times have you said or heard the phrase, “I just don’t have the energy today”? I’m pretty sure we’ve all been there. For the most part, we have a general understanding of what it feels like to be energized or to be drained. Unfortunately, because we all live busy lives a lot of... Read More

A Better You, Health, Local, Mental Health

February 7, 2019

Yoga is a Practice, Not Perfection

Yoga can be intimidating for newcomers. The practice has many styles and forms that seem overwhelming. But, under its surface, yoga is a simplistic, traditional lifestyle that is guided and inspired by ancient philosophy. Once you get over the fear of rolling out your mat for the first time, yoga is beneficial to your whole... Read More

Health, Mental Health

November 3, 2017

Brandon Ray Brown: A Sister’s Story

I first visited an Out of the Darkness Walk in September of 2016, after losing my younger brother, Brandon Ray Brown, in December of 2015. Brandon’s suicide on December 8, 2015, just two days passed his thirty-sixth birthday, was the most horrific tragedy my family has ever faced. However, it was not as shocking as... Read More

Health, Local, Mental Health

November 3, 2017

Out of the Darkness Walks for Suicide Prevention

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) continues its goal raise suicide awareness in our area through the Danville-Pittsylvania County Out of the Darkness Suicide Prevention Walk. The Out of the Darkness Community Walks are 3-5 mile walks taking place in hundreds of communities across the country this year with the proceeds benefiting the American... Read More

Health, Local, Mental Health

May 19, 2017

The Many Faces of Mental Health

Mental Health America (MHA), with over 100 years of service, is “the nation’s leading community-based nonprofit dedicated to addressing the needs of those living with mental illness and to promoting the overall mental health of all Americans.” MHA developed the Before Stage 4 (B4Stage4) philosophy which follows the principle of “mental health conditions should be... Read More

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