It’s the digital era and coding (aka computer programming) is the foundation of our modern life. Computers, phones, apps, airplanes, tv’s and cars all rely on code to work properly. Put simply, code is a set of instructions that tells machines what to do. The people who write code are called programmers. According to the [...]
A healthy body needs a healthy mind because good mental status is vital for an individual's physical development and growth. Usually, we speak about adults' mental issues, but we must consider children's mental health as our priority, as a stable childhood makes a balanced person in the future. Our child's mental health has a complex [...]
Supporting a loved one from a distance presents unique challenges. No matter how steadfast and thorough you are, there is no substitute for local support. In that respect, getting to know your senior loved one’s neighbors can be a key to success. Use these tips from Unified Caring Association Reviews to help your senior loved [...]
Nations around the world are facing food shortage problems. At the same time, food wastage is a growing issue within cities and highly developed countries. This contradiction points to a broken system of distribution and access. According to the World Food Programme (WFP), 3 billion people have no access to healthy diets due to the [...]
Dementia is an umbrella term that describes symptoms that affect thinking, memory, attention, and logical reasoning. Dementia isn’t a disease, but a set of symptoms caused by various issues. It can be caused by degenerative neurological diseases (Huntington’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, etc.). It can also occur due to vascular disorders (that affect blood flow to [...]
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a leading technique in the mental health world. It’s based on the following principles: Mental health issues stem from inaccurate or unhelpful thought patterns.Mental health issues stem from unhelpful learned behavior.People can learn new, more helpful thoughts and behaviors, which helps improve mental well being. There are various strategies used [...]
What is Burnout Burnout is a state of all-encompassing exhaustion that results from prolonged, consistent stress. Originally applied only to those in helping professions (nurses, mental health professionals, social workers, etc.), the term is now used for anyone experiencing the fallout from overworking. When we feel overwhelmed, undervalued, or emotionally drained, we may be unable [...]
In our busy, sometimes frustrating world, it can be easy to focus on the negatives in life. We live in a culture influenced by social media, which may lead us to compare our lives to others. When life starts to feel like a competition, we can become upset about what we don’t have. However, instead [...]
May is National Foster Care Awareness Month. This awareness month is less known and celebrated compared to others. With 5 ways to honor foster youth this month, we can begin to change that! Remember the Future It’s important we celebrate and find caring ways to honor National Foster Care Awareness month because these youth are [...]
Imagine for a moment that your emotions are a person. Better yet, a young child on the verge of a temper tantrum. Now imagine that you’ve somehow agreed to allow this young tempered child to drive the vehicle that holds you and everything else you care about. Sounds chaotic and a bit irresponsible right? This [...]