Mindful Eating The holiday season can be a joyous time spent with our loved ones. For many people, it can also be a bit stressful due to the temptation that comes along with our common seasonal foods. This is why mindful eating is essential. Mindful eating involves observing how the food makes you feel…
LGBTQ History Month LGBTQ History Month is a way to encourage schools, media, and other institutions devoted to sharing knowledge to amplify the important stories of the LGBTQ community. LGBTQ History Month was created in 1994 by Rodney Wilson, a high school history teacher in Missouri. In 1995, the General Assembly of the National Education…
Staying Active and Healthy as the Weather Cools: Fall Fitness Tips Ahh, the sweet season of fall. The days of pumpkin spice everything, back-to-school shopping, and yards full of colorful leaves are upon us. As the seasons change, many people find it hard to keep themselves motivated about their fitness. Whether it’s staying consistent despite…
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June is Men’s Health Awareness Month, and we couldn’t be more excited about sharing some insights. Unfortunately, mental health in men is often overlooked or ignored altogether. By educating people more about mental health issues in men, we can make a positive difference in how people view and discuss men’s mental health. At Bethany Medical,…
Many people struggle with mental illness. In fact, 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. suffer from a mental disorder in a given year. As a society, we have been paying more attention than ever to mental health in the past few years, largely due to COVID-19. When the coronavirus hit, people were forced to…
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month It’s essential to shed light on the topic of suicide because it affects millions of Americans every year. Though the conversation isn’t easy to have, silence can have tragic results. The goal of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month is to shift public perception and spread hope and vital information to…
What is Monkeypox? Monkeypox is a rare disease caused by infection with the monkeypox virus. This virus is in the same family of the virus that causes smallpox—although smallpox is more extreme. Contrary to popular belief, Monkeypox is not a new virus. It was discovered in 1958 when two outbreaks of a pox-like disease occurred…
August is National Immunization Awareness Month! Flu season is just around the corner, and because of the nature of COVID-19, it is more important than ever to get your flu vaccine this fall. The flu vaccine doesn’t prevent you from contracting COVID-19, and the COVID-19 vaccine doesn’t prevent you from contracting the flu—so, both vaccines…
Minority Mental Health Month What is Cultural Competency The AHA (American Hospital Association) defines a culturally competent healthcare system as one that “acknowledges the importance of culture, incorporates the assessment of cross-cultural relations, recognizes the potential impact of cultural differences, expands cultural knowledge, and adapts services to meet culturally unique needs.” The first step…