It’s a late-night and you’re shutting the lights off in the unused part of your home. You have to pass a dark, exposed window to get to the bedroom, and realizing this sends a nervous zap up your spine that urges you to bolt for safety as you approach the vulnerability. Does that sound familiar? What is the fight or flight response? Your body’s acute stress response … [Read more...] about How to control fight or flight anxiety
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Let’s Talk Video Games and Mental Health
Stereotypes and misconceptions of gamers are pretty widespread, but the positive connections between games and mental health isn’t often discussed. There’s a stigma, and instead of emphasizing how video games can help anxiety and depression, games are often associated with addiction, a lack of motivation and even obesity. That can paint a terrible picture of gamers, in truth, … [Read more...] about Let’s Talk Video Games and Mental Health