by BeWell Penn State Health | Sep 20, 2023 | Emotional Wellness, Spiritual Wellness, Topics, Wellness Articles
Suicide affects thousands of people each year. It is also the 12th leading cause of death among the human population. September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, an ideal time to learn how to approach someone you care about, know what to say and help...
by BeWell Penn State Health | Sep 13, 2023 | Emotional Wellness, Spiritual Wellness, Topics, Wellness Articles
One of the most important factors in our overall emotional well-being is managing our stress – which is easier said than done, of course. What is stress first aid? Stress first aid is a framework to improve recovery from stress reactions, both in oneself and in...
by BeWell Penn State Health | Sep 6, 2023 | Emotional Wellness, Spiritual Wellness, Topics, Wellness Articles
Laura Ramsey and Kelly Fuddy, staff support chaplains at Hershey Medical Center, see the everyday impact that working in health care can have on our emotional and spiritual health. “We are honored to talk with staff to find out how their days are truly going. We...
by BeWell Penn State Health | Aug 30, 2023 | Emotional Wellness, Topics, Wellness Articles
You work hard in a high-stress job. You fight traffic to pick your kids up from daycare, school or sports. Then you go from chauffeur to chef at home. No wonder toddler tantrums, or teenage rebellion can push a parent over the edge. Learning to manage stress can give...
by BeWell Penn State Health | Aug 23, 2023 | Emotional Wellness, Topics, Wellness Articles
There was a time when the boundaries between work and home were fairly clear. Today, however, work is likely to invade your personal life, and maintaining work-life balance is no simple task. Technology that enables constant connection to work can eat into time at...
by BeWell Penn State Health | Aug 16, 2023 | Emotional Wellness, Topics, Wellness Articles
For children to be successful in school, parents must be actively engaged in their children’s learning. Many studies show that parents’ involvement in school is more important to their children’s academic success than the parents’ level of education or income. By...
