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What Are the Benefits of Meditation Therapy?

Added ByThe Willows at Red OakThe Willows at Red OakMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: March 22, 2023Updated: February 28, 2023Meditation is an activity that humans have practiced for thousands of years. From this longevity, it’s easy to assume that meditation has some significant benefits. Meditation can be beneficial to the mind and body in several ways.…

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What Is Meditation Therapy?

Added ByThe Willows at Red OakThe Willows at Red OakMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: March 15, 2023Updated: February 28, 2023Many assume that therapy is a medical treatment designed specifically for those suffering from severe mental health conditions. The truth, however, is that therapy has the potential to help everyone. Perfection is difficult to obtain in any…

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How Women Can Seek Help for an Eating Disorder

Added ByThe Willows at Red OakThe Willows at Red OakMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: December 20, 2022Updated: November 23, 2022It is estimated that one in every four women suffers from an eating disorder at some point in their lives. Eating disorders can have devastating consequences for a woman’s physical and emotional health. While there is no…

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Understanding the Risks of Social Isolation

Added ByThe Willows at Red OakThe Willows at Red OakMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: December 8, 2022Updated: November 23, 2022It is no secret that social isolation can have a negative impact on an individual’s mental health. What is less known, however, are the risks associated with social isolation and the various effects it can have on…

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Benefits of Anxiety Treatment

Added ByThe Willows at Red OakThe Willows at Red OakMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: December 5, 2022Updated: November 23, 2022Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States, affecting more than 40 million adults in the United States, age 18 and older. Additionally, women are approximately 60% more likely to experience an anxiety…

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What to Do if Someone You Love Self-Harms

Added ByThe Willows at Red OakThe Willows at Red OakMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: October 18, 2022Updated: December 2, 2022When someone you love self-harms, it can be tough to know how to help. Often self-harm is a sign of a deeper underlying mental health issue, such as depression, anxiety, or an eating disorder. If you’re concerned…

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5 Ways You Can Improve Your Mental Health

Added ByThe Willows at Red OakThe Willows at Red OakMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: October 13, 2022Updated: October 4, 2022Maintaining healthy mental health is vital to overall well-being. A variety of activities can help keep your mental health in tip-top shape. Keeping your mental health positive helps ward off illness and better cope with stressful situations.…

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3 Ways Trauma Impacts Women’s Mental Health

Added ByThe Willows at Red OakThe Willows at Red OakMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: September 7, 2022Updated: October 4, 2022While all genders can be traumatized, research has shown that trauma affects women’s mental health in specific ways. Women who have experienced trauma are more likely than men to experience depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).…

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Yoga for Depression and Anxiety in Women

Added ByThe Willows at Red OakThe Willows at Red OakMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: August 22, 2022Updated: August 8, 2022There are a variety of approaches to treating depression and anxiety, including evidence-based therapies, medication, and self-care practices. Yoga is one self-care practice that can be extremely beneficial for women struggling with mood disorders. This ancient practice…