by BeWell Penn State Health | Jul 19, 2023 | Emotional Wellness, Topics
We all learn something about ourselves in difficult times. For some, the lesson is reassuring: Even in the worst-case scenario — whether it’s losing a job in hard economic times, mourning the death of a loved one, or coping with a debilitating illness — certain people...
by BeWell Penn State Health | Jul 12, 2023 | Emotional Wellness, Social Wellness, Topics
How often do you feel thankful for the good things in your life? Studies suggest that making a habit of noticing what’s going well in your life could have health benefits. Taking the time to feel gratitude may improve your emotional wellbeing by helping you cope with...
by BeWell Penn State Health | Jul 5, 2023 | Emotional Wellness, Social Wellness, Topics
What is emotional intelligence? Emotional intelligence is the ability to cope with your own feelings as well as those of others. Self-control, zeal and persistence, compassion, and the ability to get along with people are the qualities that make someone emotionally...
by BeWell Penn State Health | Jun 28, 2023 | Emotional Wellness, Social Wellness, Topics
Cultural appropriation is sometimes said to be ‘mis’-appropriation because it is the act of exploiting elements of a culture that are not one’s own. This can be controversial or offensive, especially when the aspects of a culture that are “borrowed” are not given...
by BeWell Penn State Health | Jun 21, 2023 | Emotional Wellness, Social Wellness, Topics
Cultural Diversity and Mental Health: Understanding the barriers to mental health access for minorities is important to breaking them down. Cultural competency helps honor the diverse and unique experiences of those from different backgrounds or with different...
by BeWell Penn State Health | Jun 14, 2023 | Emotional Wellness, Social Wellness, Topics
There is strong evidence that members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning, Intersexed (LGBTQI*) community are at a higher risk for experiencing mental health concerns, in particular depression and anxiety. Many in the LGBTQI community face...
