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How to beat the “Winter Blues” for Good
Are the dark, grim winter days getting you down? Are you dreaming of sunshine? Many living in the Midwest look forward to Spring. However, for the 10 million Americans who suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder, spring cannot come quickly enough. Seasonal Affective Disorder, commonly known as SAD, is a disorder that affects a person’s mood and is caused by light deprivation. Therefore, people begin to feel depressed beginning in the fall [...]
Talking to Teens: Parents’ Guide for Discussing the Big Issues
As your kids transition from childhood to their teens, it’s important to continue communicating even if it may be more difficult. They’re gaining responsibility and becoming self-sufficient, making them less inclined to ask for their parents’ advice. If you’re finding that your kids don’t come to you as much anymore, there are a few ways to re-open the paths of communication. Don’t Push It It’s easy to get frustrated and [...]
The Power of Giving
It is better to give than receive—especially when it comes to your mental health. Along with making the world a better place, giving to others really can improve your personal well-being. There is a sense of gratitude that comes from setting aside time to consider others less fortunate and sharing what you have with them. Charity also helps to push your focus outward. Anxiety and depression are self-focused conditions that [...]
Breaking the Cycle of Domestic Violence
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, but domestic violence has already been front page news this summer due to several high-profile cases involving star NFL players, particularly after disturbing camera footage emerged of former Ravens running back Ray Rice assaulting his wife in an elevator. These men, like all who commit domestic violence, struggle with their anger. In these moments of conflict, they don't know how to communicate or navigate [...]
Feed My Starving Children: 21 Day Challenge
For over five years, Stenzel Clinical has built a special connection with Feed My Starving Children (FMSC), a Christian non-profit hunger relief organization that ships hand-packed meals specifically formulated for malnourished children to nearly 70 different countries. Earlier this month, Stenzel Clinical hosted a packing event, where about 40 volunteers helped fill boxes with 8,640 meals. Grant Stenzel also had the opportunity to see FMSC in action when he traveled [...]
Dorm Life: How to Have a Great Roommate Relationship
Moving somewhere new is always tough. Moving into close quarters with a complete stranger in a completely new atmosphere, all while taking on a full class schedule? That’s one of the weird-but-accepted parts of college life. Going to college for the first time (or getting a new roommate for a later year) is always an adventure. It’s now September, which means you have likely met and hung out with your [...]