August 1st, 2024 Beth Elkassih
Taking Care of Your Introvert: Essential Tips for Understanding and Supporting Quiet Personalities Taking care of your introvert can significantly improve their well-being and happiness. Introverts often need time to recharge after social interactions. They draw energy from being alone or in quiet environments. This need isn’t a flaw; it’s a natural aspect of their personality. […]
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July 23rd, 2024 Beth Elkassih
Self-Love Challenge Ideas: Simple Steps to Boost Your Confidence Embarking on a self-love journey can transform your life in ways you never imagined. By incorporating small, intentional practices each day, you can cultivate a deeper appreciation and understanding of yourself. The key to success in a self-love challenge is consistency and making time for yourself, […]
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July 23rd, 2024 Beth Elkassih
Setting Boundaries with Adult Children with Mental Illness: Effective Strategies and Tips Raising an adult child with a mental illness comes with unique challenges. As a parent, you are constantly balancing the need to support your child while also taking care of your own well-being. Setting boundaries is crucial to foster a healthy relationship and ensure […]
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July 19th, 2024 Beth Elkassih
Diligent Mind Self Care: Strategies for Mental Well-Being Taking care of yourself isn’t just about occasional pampering; it’s a continuous journey of building habits that nurture your well-being. Diligent mind self-care focuses on creating a self-care routine that strengthens your mindset and boosts your overall health. By following this approach, you learn to prioritize self-worth […]
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July 18th, 2024 Beth Elkassih
Physical Therapy Interventions for Mental Health: Effective Approaches & Benefits The role of physical therapy has evolved to include not only physical rehabilitation but also mental health support. Physical therapy interventions can effectively address both physical and mental health, enhancing overall patient outcomes. These interventions not only improve mobility and function but also promote mental […]
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July 12th, 2024 Beth Elkassih
How Grief Affects Relationships: Navigating Emotional Challenges Together Grief can deeply impact your relationships with family, partners, and friends. When you or someone you love is grieving, it’s common for relationships to strain and change. Each person processes loss in their own way, and these different coping styles can lead to misunderstandings and conflicts. This […]
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July 11th, 2024 Beth Elkassih
Recreation Therapy Activities for Mental Health: Effective Strategies and Benefits Recreation therapy can be a powerful tool for improving your mental health. Find what works best for you and see how recreation therapy can make a difference. The Role and Benefits of Recreation Therapy Activities in Mental Health Recreation therapy, also known as therapeutic recreation, can […]
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July 9th, 2024 Beth Elkassih
When to Walk Away from Someone with Mental Illness & Protecting Your Own Mental Health Being in a relationship with someone who has a mental illness can be incredibly challenging. It’s important to show empathy and provide support, but there are times when staying may do more harm than good. Safeguarding your health does not […]
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July 8th, 2024 Beth Elkassih
Mental Illness Romanticized: The Consequences of Glorifying Suffering Romanticizing mental illness can dangerously mislead people about the reality of living with these conditions. (DISCLOSURE: I, Beth Elkassih, Content Creator of Made You Smile Back, am not a mental healthcare professional in any respect. Content from this blog is NOT to be taken as medical […]
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July 5th, 2024 Beth Elkassih
The Importance of a Mental Health Check-In & Heart Health Checking in with your mental health is more important than you might think, especially when it comes to your heart. Mental health issues like stress, anxiety, and depression can directly impact your heart health, increasing your risk for heart disease. Managing your mental well-being can […]
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