Mental Health Archives | Johnstown Heights Behavioral Health

On this page you will find a listing of all Johnstown Heights Behavioral Health blog articles in the mental health category.

Sep

Bringing Mindfulness to Mind: Thoughts from Mindful Masters

September 16, 2022Rob ClineMental Health, Recovery

All kinds of things become trendy for a little while and then fade out of the public consciousness. Fidget spinners. Leisure suits. Beehive hairdos. The list of fads that were all the rage and then seemingly disappeared overnight is long and varied. What about being mindful? In recent years, you may have heard quite a bit...

Aug

When it Comes to Your Mindset and Mental Health, the Goal Should Be Growth

August 10, 2022Rob ClineMental Health

There is something thrilling about growing things. Whether you are considering plants, animals, or people, watching the often inspiring growth process can remind you of some important ideas. Among those ideas is the fact that change is constant. When you watch a plant sprout from a seed, grow to full bloom, and then cycle with...

closeup of unwrapped assorted chocolate candy bars - therapy

Jul

Therapy Comes in a Range of Flavors (Part One of Two)

July 11, 2022Rob ClineMental Health, Recovery

Sometimes what you really want is some chocolate. But just what kind of chocolate might vary from moment to moment. A Bit About Assortments Candy bar makers know that different moments might require different bites of chocolate—and so they created those bags of assorted mini bars. You know the ones, right? They might have 10...

digital illustration of very messy room - mental health care

Jun

Clean Up Inside, Get Active Outside, and Get Your Inner Voice on Your Side

June 15, 2022Rob ClineMental Health, Recovery

Mental Health Care The first things that come to mind when you think about mental health care are likely therapy and medication. And that’s a good thing because the evidence suggests that both of those options—especially in combination—can have a positive impact on your mental well-being. But therapy and medication are not the only things...

handsome young Black man sitting in front of the couch at home, with his knees drawn to his chest - loneliness

May

Leaving Loneliness Behind Is Good for Your Mental Health

May 12, 2022Rob ClineMental Health, Recovery

Loneliness Looks Different For Everyone When we imagine a lonely person, we tend to think about a person who is isolated from other people for one reason or another. But of course it is possible to experience loneliness even when lots of other people are around. Examples of this phenomenon abound. Maybe you didn’t fit...

aerial shot of a male swimmer doing the butterfly stroke - athletes

Apr

Lessons from the Arena: Athletes Are Not Immune to Mental Health Disorders

April 7, 2022Rob ClineMental Health, Recovery

The athletes we admire often seem superhuman, don’t they? Athletes & Mental Health They accomplish incredible feats over and over again under intense pressure. They put the ball in the hoop from great distances. They make a circus catch and then run away from the defenders for a touchdown. They hit a home run that...

bearded dragon lizard on the shoulder of a person wearing a red hooded sweatshirt - pet therapy

Mar

A Pet Can Be Loyal, Loving, and Good for Your Mental Health

March 30, 2022Rob ClineMental Health, Recovery

Imagine the ideal best friend. Think about what sorts of traits would make this friend so ideal. They would be a good listener, naturally. And they would never be judgmental or try to tell you what you should do about your problems. They would always be happy to hang out with you. This wonderful friend...

pretty young woman and young man recording a podcast - podcasts

Mar

Get Some Perspective and Encouragement from These Mental Health Podcasts

March 23, 2022Rob ClineMental Health, Recovery

The Ever Increasing Population of Podcasts Have you ever noticed that when you listen to a podcast, you are likely to hear ads for other podcasts? If you like this podcast, they suggest, you’ll like this one, too. And this one. And maybe this one. It is difficult to stay current with any one podcast,...

girl with glasses laying asleep on her couch with her laptop on the floor next to her - sleep

Mar

Avoid Stealing Sleep from Yourself to Support Your Mental Health

March 13, 2022Rob ClineMental Health, Recovery

Sleep Can Steal Away In Many Ways Our lives are often extremely busy. There is so much to do each day—projects at work or school, chores around the house, errands to run, emails and texts to answer, weekend plans to make (or cancel), dogs to walk, kids to pick up… The list can seem endless....

man sitting outside on a bench with his hands in his hair and his elbows on his knees - experiencing grief

Feb

Grief Is a Strong Emotion—but You Can Be Even Stronger

February 6, 2022Rob ClineMental Health, Recovery

It is never easy to come to terms with grief. Whether we have lost a loved one, have suffered a serious setback in our own life (like a divorce, an illness or injury, or losing a job), or feel empathy and sadness for another person who is struggling, grief can feel like a body blow....

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