Stress. It’s a feeling, a physiological response, a state of being, and a burden that often makes us feel powerless. Stress is the natural response generated by our body and brain when we feel overwhelmed
Our lives begin within a system; one most often made up of parents, family friends, aunts and uncles, cousins, peers, and siblings. Our siblings are often our first friends, our first role models, and our first exposure to arguments
It’s been a year—the strangest part of that statement is that we do not even need to mention which year, or what occurred, or the words “COVID-19,” “quarantine,” or “pandemic.” We all just know, because we have
Food is everywhere and in practically everything we see — television commercials, gatherings with family and friends, billboards, print ads, celebrations, and more. It is a cultural marker of togetherness, as well as a primal need for survival. All species depend on sustenance
Here we are, we survived 2020 — the year that was 72 months long (or at least felt like it more often than not). It’s hard to believe that the beginning of the year marked the turn of a
The sometimes overwhelming stresses of the past year have brought increased awareness about the importance of mental health to many who had never before given it much thought. Some of these people found themselves suffering
The holiday season is commercially advertised for many things: food, connection, shopping, joy, togetherness, excitement, and relaxation. In the month of November alone, we witness multiple celebrations across religious practices, such as Diwali, Dhan Teras,
At THIRA Health, our work with women, particularly in issues of disordered eating, is multifaceted. This means not only treating the whole person but remaining mindful of environmental impacts on the journey to healing. While
The holiday season is officially upon us as cooler Fall weather ushers in cozy sweater season and a more tangible feeling of togetherness. We have all missed so much throughout this year; even if we
In honor of Mental Illness Awareness Week THIRA has put together seven mental health tips for us to recognize and work on implementing in our every day. It is our hope that these images resonate
Strength and resilience are characteristics that women have needed in abundance throughout the history of the human race. As mothers, protectors, sometimes warriors, women have had to find ways to go over, under, around, and
Mental Illness Awareness Week/World Mental Health Day/National Depression Screening Day Mental health, mental illness, depression, anxiety, trauma… All of these terms apply to the mental health struggles many of us deal with, and can vary
