Netflix’s Russian Doll Portrays the Complexity of Trauma Recovery
Wednesday, 13 February 2019
by Urban Balance Blogger
Netflix has persistently produced shows that tackle today’s mental health issues. Black Mirror portrays the dangers of social media addiction; Maniac reveals the importance of therapy as opposed to ‘alternative’ recovery methods. Now the platform has a new victory to add to its list – an eight episode mini-series called Russian Doll. SPOILER ALERT: This
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Mental Health New Year’s Resolutions for 2019
Monday, 31 December 2018
by Urban Balance Blogger
As you set your 2019 New Year’s resolutions, think about your mental health. What can you do to feel better next year? What would make you happier in your day to day life? These are the things that will ultimately help the rest of your resolutions come true. Here are some mental health resolutions that
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Do Less to Be More Productive
Tuesday, 30 October 2018
by Urban Balance Blogger
You don’t have to do it all to be productive. In fact, one of the keys to productivity is reducing the number of tasks you do. It’s hard to accomplish your goals when you feel pushed to the limit. By taking a step back, you can re-evaluate your priorities and be efficient where it counts.
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Depression Management Tips for Nurses: Part 2
Friday, 28 September 2018
by Urban Balance Blogger
Continued from Part 1 Keep Your Work Life Separate from Your Personal Life Since your work is naturally stressful, its important to keep it separate from your personal life. Avoid checking work emails when you’re at home. You can hang out with your coworkers, but try to find friends that are not involved in your
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Depression Management Tips for Nurses: Part 1
Thursday, 27 September 2018
by Urban Balance Blogger
Nursing is a fast-paced, high-stress career that often takes a toll on a nurse’s mental health. In fact, studies show that 18% of hospital-employed nurses experience depression. While this career can be rewarding, it is also mentally and physically draining. What can you do to get through the day and maintain a positive outlook? Check
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How to Overcome Insecurities and Embrace Your Flaws
Monday, 20 August 2018
by Urban Balance Blogger
We all have our insecurities, those small imperfections that we analyze with a microscope. We’re quick to overlook other people’s flaws, but we can’t get past the ones we see in ourselves. What’s the solution for that? How can we overcome the self-consciousness and embrace the beauty of our imperfections? Check out these self-esteem boosting
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Making the Most of Your Days Off
Tuesday, 26 June 2018
by Urban Balance Blogger
In that TGIF mindset and it’s only Tuesday? We hear ya! We’ve all had those days where we’re just counting down the seconds until we get home. Then the weekend comes, and it feels like all your free time flows like water down a drain. You feel defeated, frustrated, and stressed about the work week
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How Demi Lovato Improved Her Life through Therapy
Thursday, 21 June 2018
by Urban Balance Blogger
Most celebrities keep their personal struggles private for fear of public rejection. Demi Lovato uses those struggles to show people it’s okay to be flawed. She has battled with everything from addiction to bulimia to bipolar disorder, and she has come out on top time and time again. What’s her secret? Therapy. Lots of therapy.
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Dating Tips for Widows from a Widow | Grief Counseling for Widows Pt. 3
Friday, 01 June 2018
by Heaven Stubblefield
Dating as a widow comes with unique challenges. By now, you’ve handled the grief and set yourself up financially, but it still seems strange to jump into the dating scene. I lost my husband when I was 26, and I did not know any other widows in my life. Every time someone gave me dating
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Money Management Tips for New Widows | Grief Counseling for Widows Pt. 2
Thursday, 31 May 2018
by Heaven Stubblefield
As a new widow, you may be faced with the challenge of managing money for the first time on your own. This is something I had to adjust to as a 26-year-old widow, as I discussed in the first part of this grief recovery guide. No matter how you handled money in your marriage, you’re
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