Tag Archive For "mental health"
Lemonade for the Soul: How a Positive Mental Attitude Can Improve Your Health
When it comes to the idea of positive thinking, most of us would agree that ‘glass half full’ folks seem to do somewhat better in life than grouches, and are able to overcome challenges with enviable fortitude. We all know of people who just seem to ooze good health and positive vibes. Is this because …
Bipolar Disorder: A Silver Lining in a Mainstream Film? Part 2
Continued from Part 1 Unlike many films depicting mental illness, the theme of stigma is not central to Silver Linings Playbook. In fact, the audience is even encouraged to feel positively towards some symptoms of mental illness – overly tidy habits and being the life of the party, for example. When the film shows Pat …
Bipolar Disorder: A Silver Lining in a Mainstream Film? Part 1
The Oscar-nominated film Silver Linings Playbook has offered a new perspective on bipolar disorder through the unique medium of cinema, but, has this film really taught us anything new about how we view mental health issues? Silver Linings Playbook has garnered much critical acclaim thanks to its take on mental health issues, in particular for …
Can pets help improve physical and mental health?
Pets make great companions and can provide that unconditional love that’s simply indescribable. Larger domesticated animals in particular, such as dogs and cats, have been known to help human health both physically and mentally. Some studies have been conducted in order to see if pets can scientifically help heal people, whether it be over a …
