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MIND AND MATTER

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The Remedy to Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation

Unearth powerful strategies to combat loneliness with the Surgeon General's Advisory. Prioritize workplace connection, minimize distractions, and actively engage with diverse communities.

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Clarity . Connection . Comfort

Love is in the air!

Unlock the secrets of love's influence on mental well-being. Explore the science behind it, from euphoric chemicals to the calming love hormone, oxytocin. Don't forget self-love—it's key to thriving relationships. Spread the healing power of love for a healthier mind.

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Mental Health Corner

Managing Conflict in Relationships

Discover the secrets to relationship longevity with insights from the Gottman Method. Sidestep the destructive Four Horsemen—criticism, contempt, defensiveness, and stonewalling—to ensure a thriving connection.

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36 Questions to Increase Closeness

Embark on a 45-minute journey to deepen connections through "reciprocal self-disclosure." Share personal information with your partner, fostering understanding and acceptance. Take turns answering questions, accelerating closeness with friends, family, or romantic partners. Try it today!

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Did You Know?

Five important mental health facts: 

  • Worldwide, a minimum of one person in five will experience a mental disorder during their lifetime. 
  • The World Health Organization has declared depression to be the number one cause of shortened life due to a disability. 
  • The body's supply of serotonin, the hormone involved in the regulation of a person's mood, is in the gastro-intestinal tract rather than the brain. 
  • Mental health experts have linked gratitude to increased mental health. According to research, the best method for improving your sense of well-being through thankfulness is by writing in a gratitude journal on a regular basis. 
  • Electroconvulsive therapy is still used today, with successful results for patients suffering from severe mania or extreme depression

 

Virtual Wellness Webinars

View a full listing of FSAP resources and upcoming virtual events.

 

Quote by Which to Live

“We are like islands in the sea, separate on the surface but connected in the deep.”

— William James

 

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