In Puerto Rico, mental health issues are a significant concern. According to a study from the Puerto Rico Community Survey and data from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), approximately 19.5% of the adult population reports having a mental health condition.
Perhaps you’ve heard others say this phrase. Maybe you’ve even said it yourself in stressful
Most humans experience high levels of stress due to concerns related to family, work, studies, and money, among other things. Exercise is the best therapy against stress.
How do changes affect you? Do you see them as a challenge? Do they scare you? Do they motivate you?
What is Change?
Mental health is related to emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It requires effective functioning in daily activities
The new year has begun, bringing with it a lot of uncertainty. Questions like what will happen to my job, my health, my family’s health, my relationship, my finances, among others, arise. These questions may be normal, part of daily concerns, but sometimes they can become compulsive, disturbing thoughts that produce another type of negative symptoms.
Anxiety disorders are the most prevalent psychiatric conditions in the community worldwide. In Puerto Rico, they are also the most prevalent conditions, and it is estimated that more than 600,000 Puerto Ricans are affected by an anxiety disorder throughout their lives. But what is anxiety? Sometimes, people confuse worries with anxiety.
Demands, disorganization, indecision, and negative self-talk are some examples of self-sabotage. Self-sabotage is an act that hinders our achievements.
Personal boundaries are those where we establish a line according to our level of comfort with other people.
Motivation is a fundamental factor in people’s lives, as it drives action and leads us to pursue goals and objectives. However, at times, we may experience low motivation that affects our well-being and performance.
