Medens Health

The Role of Gratitude in Mental Well-being

Gratitude isn’t just for the Thanksgiving table; it’s a form of mindfulness that brings real mental health benefits. By acknowledging the good things you have, you can enhance your mental well-being, promote positive emotions, and foster resilience. Like any other skill, gratitude is a thing that must be practiced and honed over time until it becomes a habit.

Erin Kerns Vazquez

July 11, 2024

How to Change Harmful Behaviors and Patterns

Do you ever catch yourself following the same harmful thought patterns again and again? These patterns often influence our behavior, causing us to repeat situations that aren’t good for us. It can be frustrating to realize that you're unwillingly participating in a negative pattern, but the fact that you’ve noticed at all is a good sign.

Erin Kerns Vazquez

July 4, 2024

How to Quiet the Inner Critic: Techniques for Mental Peace

Many of us have an inner voice that provides constant commentary on our actions, decisions, and thoughts. Often, our inner voice can turn critical, leading to self-doubt and anxiety. This can hold us back from achieving mental peace, so understanding how to quiet this inner critic is essential for our overall well-being.

Erin Kerns Vazquez

June 13, 2024

The Connection Between Self-Compassion and Mental Health

Self-compassion is a crucial element of mental well-being that involves treating yourself with the same kindness and understanding you would offer to a friend. This practice can foster resilience, reduce anxiety, and improve overall life satisfaction, so it’s worth exploring!

Erin Kerns Vazquez

June 6, 2024

The Mental Load

The mental load is an invisible weight carried by many, particularly those managing households and families. It encompasses the cognitive burden of planning, organizing, and emotionally navigating various responsibilities.

Erin Kerns Vazquez

December 28, 2023

How to Build Emotional Resilience

If you find that a negative interaction can strip you of your motivation for the day, or that a stressful event causes you to spiral into endless anxiety, you may need to work on your emotional resilience.

Erin Kerns Vazquez

December 21, 2023

Should You Really Forgive and Forget?

When you’ve been hurt by someone, forgiving them can feel like a huge sacrifice - and all for their benefit. However, holding on to hurt and anger has been proven to be detrimental to both our physical and mental health.

Erin Kerns Vazquez

December 14, 2023

The Four Types of Communication Responses

The way we communicate has a large impact on our personal relationships, career, and daily lives. If your communication response is less than healthy, it can affect your ability to form and maintain healthy relationships.

Erin Kerns Vazquez

November 30, 2023