by BeWell Penn State Health | May 8, 2024 | Emotional Wellness, Topics
The 1in5 Anti-stigma Campaign focuses on normalizing the need for mental health resources and removing barriers for those who want to access care. Starting the conversation regarding these significant yet treatable issues also opens the door to providing support. As...
by BeWell Penn State Health | May 1, 2024 | Emotional Wellness, Topics
The 1in5 Campaign focuses on normalizing the need for mental health resources and removing stigma for those who want to access care. Increasing comfort and confidence when talking about mental health concerns is critical to reducing stigma. Visit the 1in5 website at...
by BeWell Penn State Health | Feb 28, 2024 | Emotional Wellness, Social Wellness, Topics, Wellness Articles
It may sound surprising, but most people do not breathe properly. Natural breathing involves your diaphragm, a large muscle in your abdomen. When you breathe in, your belly should expand. When you breathe out, your belly should fall. Over time, people forget how to...
by BeWell Penn State Health | Feb 21, 2024 | Emotional Wellness, Social Wellness, Topics, Wellness Articles
“There are no disasters, only opportunities. And, indeed, opportunities for fresh disasters.” – Boris Johnson Since childhood, we have heard stories about individuals overcoming unthinkable circumstances–disasters no one believed they could and coming out...
by BeWell Penn State Health | Feb 14, 2024 | Emotional Wellness, Social Wellness, Topics, Wellness Articles
A key to building resilience is identifying ways that will likely work well for you as part of your personal strategy. Make connections. Good relationships with close family members, friends or others are essential. Accepting help and support from those who care...
by BeWell Penn State Health | Feb 7, 2024 | Emotional Wellness, Social Wellness, Topics, Wellness Articles
What is resilience? Resilience refers to the ability to successfully adapt to stressors, maintaining psychological wellbeing in the face of adversity. It’s the ability to recover from difficult experiences. Resilience is not a trait that people either have...
