The Impact of Parental Actions on Children's Mental Health
Michelle Boodoo Michelle Boodoo

The Impact of Parental Actions on Children's Mental Health

In our fast-paced world, it's easy to overlook the significance of everyday household interactions. Arguments, disagreements, and negative emotions can unknowingly shape our children's perception of the world and their place in it. The subtle messages conveyed during these moments can be absorbed deeply, leading to potential long-term effects.

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Living with Social Anxiety
Michelle Boodoo Michelle Boodoo

Living with Social Anxiety

Social anxiety is a common mental health condition that causes intense fear and discomfort in social situations, including interacting with others, meeting new people, or being in public. It can be debilitating, affecting all aspects of life, from work to personal relationships.

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Breaking the Silence and Seeking Help for Mental Illness
Michelle Boodoo Michelle Boodoo

Breaking the Silence and Seeking Help for Mental Illness

Asking for help is a courageous and empowering step on the journey to mental well-being. Break the silence surrounding mental illness, challenge the stigma, and remember you are not alone. Reach out, seek support, and embrace the path to healing.

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Confronting Bullying: Together We Can Make a Difference
Michelle Boodoo Michelle Boodoo

Confronting Bullying: Together We Can Make a Difference

Ultimately, eradicating bullying requires a collective effort. Parents, educators, communities, and society must work together to create a nurturing environment where everyone feels safe and valued. By fostering empathy, understanding, and acceptance, we can pave the way for a future free from the devastating effects of bullying.

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Shedding Light on the Current Suicide Rate in the United States
Michelle Boodoo Michelle Boodoo

Shedding Light on the Current Suicide Rate in the United States

In recent years, the United States has struggled with the heartbreaking issue of the rising suicide rate. The statistics are sobering and demand our attention. We highlighted the current state of the suicide rate in the United States, its underlying causes, and the importance of raising awareness and promoting mental health support.

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Making Friends With Monsters
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Making Friends With Monsters

Award-winning author Sandra L Rostirolla celebrated the release of Making Friends With Monsters on April 4, 2023. Readers can order the book at any bookstore, and available upon request at local libraries.

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Depression, Anxiety, and College
Michelle Boodoo Michelle Boodoo

Depression, Anxiety, and College

Jenna’s story shows that it’s never too late to seek help for depression. With the proper support and resources, overcoming the challenges and living a fulfilling life are possible.

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Mental Health is Health
Michelle Boodoo Michelle Boodoo

Mental Health is Health

Mental illness can significantly impact a person’s life, affecting their relationships, work, and overall quality of life. It is important for individuals experiencing mental health symptoms to seek treatment, as untreated mental illness can lead to further complications, including substance abuse, suicide, and homelessness.

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Pretending to be Okay
Michelle Boodoo Michelle Boodoo

Pretending to be Okay

Pretending not to have a mental illness can be a harmful and isolating experience. It is important to recognize the pressures of pretending, the potential consequences, and the importance of seeking help and support. By breaking down the stigma of mental illness and creating a more supportive society, we can help individuals feel empowered to seek help and lead fulfilling lives.

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Suicides in the U.S. increased in 2021
Michelle Boodoo Michelle Boodoo

Suicides in the U.S. increased in 2021

People with depression tend to feel ashamed or scared to ask for help, leading them to pretend to smile, laugh, socialize, etc. Everything might look fantastic on the outside, but they are slowly slipping away on the inside. Learn the warning signs and symptoms and check on your loved ones before it’s too late.

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Hiding Depression with a Smile
Michelle Boodoo Michelle Boodoo

Hiding Depression with a Smile

People with depression may feel ashamed, embarrassed, or like they're being judged for their illness. They may worry that others will view them as weak or unreliable if they reveal their struggles with depression. This fear can lead them to hide their symptoms, even from those they trust.

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How Regular Physical Activity Can Improve Your Mental Health
Michelle Boodoo Michelle Boodoo

How Regular Physical Activity Can Improve Your Mental Health

When you exercise, your body releases endorphins, also known as "feel-good" chemicals. These endorphins interact with the receptors in your brain that reduce the perception of pain and can also cause a sense of euphoria; this is why you may feel a "runner's high" or a sense of well-being after a workout.

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Depression is not Weakness: Understand the Symptoms and Treatment Options.
Michelle Boodoo Michelle Boodoo

Depression is not Weakness: Understand the Symptoms and Treatment Options.

It's important to note that depression is a treatable condition, and seeking help is the first step toward recovery. It's also important to remember that depression is not a sign of weakness or something to be ashamed of. Many people with depression have gone on to lead successful and fulfilling lives with the help of proper treatment.

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How to Stop a Bully
Michelle Boodoo Michelle Boodoo

How to Stop a Bully

It's important to remember that everyone has a role to play in preventing and stopping bullying. Working together can create a safer and more inclusive environment for everyone.

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Negative to Positive
Michelle Boodoo Michelle Boodoo

Negative to Positive

Learning how to forgive and let go of negative experiences releases you from carrying the burdens that cause tension in your body and stress in your mind. By forgiving and letting go, the negative experiences no longer linger in your thoughts and mind.

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Exhaustion from Mental Fatigue
Michelle Boodoo Michelle Boodoo

Exhaustion from Mental Fatigue

Exhaustion from mental fatigue causes additional fatigue on the body to the point where you cannot get out of bed, let alone physically move. You want to stay in bed and don't get up even though you must. Your muscles and body ache, you feel restless, and you think you will faint because of this extreme fatigue.

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It's just ANXIETY
Michelle Boodoo Michelle Boodoo

It's just ANXIETY

Anxiety is an emotional response to stress; it is brought on by how you react to a situation. Anxiety can even be a subconscious situation you are stressing over. The reactions created by anxiety can cause the body to feel and experience physical symptoms such as a racing heart, breathlessness, jelly legs, faint feelings, and blurry vision.

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