Building Better Coping Mechanisms

Stress is an inevitable part of life. What counts is how we deal with it — or in other words, our coping mechanisms. Coping mechanisms are the strategies people use to deal with painful emotions and adjust to stressful life events. Naturally, some of these strategies are more effective than others; in fact, some may […]

Exercise - Mental Health - Meadowglade|Virtual-Yoga-Mental-Health-Meadowglade

Apr

By Meadowglade Staff Blog No Comments

Mental Health and Movement

Exercise isn’t just about boosting your muscles and improving your aerobic capacity. While it can certainly make you healthier and slimmer, staying active can also give you an amazing feeling of well-being. People who exercise have more energy during the day, can sleep more effectively at night, feel more positive about themselves and enjoy greater […]

On Social Media - Mental Health - Meadowglade|Dad-on-Social-Media-Mental-Health-Meadowglade

Apr

By Meadowglade Staff Blog No Comments

Support Systems and Social Media

In the age of the internet, we don’t even need to leave our couch to build social connections that support our mental health! Social media has made it simple to create a support system of people who elevate our mental health and well-being. Given the challenges presented by social isolation in the wake of the […]

Telemedicine - Mental Health - Meadowglade|Videochatting - Mental Health - Meadowglade

Apr

By Meadowglade Staff Blog No Comments

Mental Health and Social Distancing

Social distancing: it’s important for your health and safety in these uncertain times, yet it can also be lonely — especially if you’re dealing with an existing mental health problem. So, what can you do to stay social (and mentally healthy) despite distancing rules? Isolation can take a toll on mental health, especially when one […]

Social Media - Pro-Ana - Meadowglade|Women in Therapy - Pro-Ana - Meadowglade

Apr

By Meadowglade Staff Blog No Comments

Pro-Ana Problems: What Social Media Sparks

Log onto the internet and you’ll find hundreds of websites in many languages dedicated to eating disorder recovery. The problem? For every site focused on recovery, there are equally as many focused on “pro-ana” or “pro-mia” content, encouraging those with anorexia or bulimia to continue using eating disorder behaviors. Pro-ana and pro-mia websites have existed […]

Friends - Anorexia Treatment - Meadowglade|Therapy - Anorexia Treatment - Meadowglade

Mar

By Meadowglade Staff Blog No Comments

Life After Anorexia Treatment

Recovering from anorexia will take many months and can even take years. Backsliding, slips and relapse often occur. Relearning how to eat normally and how to cope with everyday problems takes a long time and will usually require a lot of support, whether from family, friends, professionals, or all three. Those in recovery from eating […]

Mar

By Meadowglade Staff Blog No Comments

Mindfulness and Eating Disorders

What if someone told you that you could drastically improve the symptoms of your eating disorder simply by learning to be more mindful of the world around you? Mindfulness plays an important role in eating disorder recovery, which you’ll learn more about by reading this blog post.