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The Importance of Sleep in Achieving Optimal Health

The Importance of Sleep in Achieving Optimal Health

by Kevin Naruse | Jan 13, 2020 | Mental Health

Sleepย disturbances are the most frequently reported psychiatric symptom in the general population and are commonly associated with various mental illness diagnoses (Faulkner & Bee, 2016; Faulkner & Mairs, 2015). Sleep disturbances include insomnia or inability...
Occupational Therapy Can Support Treatments by Other Mental Health Providers

Occupational Therapy Can Support Treatments by Other Mental Health Providers

by Kevin Naruse | Jun 25, 2018 | Occupational Therapy

Humans have evolved over time to automatically react, at a neurological level, to environmental sensory stimulation. Increased sensitivity and orientation to the light touch of a disease-spreading mosquito or the low growl of a hungry predator supported early humans...

Volition: Occupational Therapyโ€™s Unique Understanding of the Human Motivation for Action

by Kevin Naruse | Jun 8, 2018 | Mental Health, Occupational Therapy

Occupational therapyย as a health profession is concerned with the ability of individuals to optimally perform activities that they want to do, need to do, or are expected to do by others. The Model of Human Occupation, a theoretical frame of reference that guides the...
Occupational Therapyโ€™s Holistic Perspective on Mentalย Health

Occupational Therapyโ€™s Holistic Perspective on Mentalย Health

by Kevin Naruse | May 3, 2018 | Occupational Therapy

As a healthcare profession that views health and wellbeing through a holistic lens,ย occupational therapyย provides support to individuals in addressing both physical andย mental health. It is estimated that between 40% and 60% of individuals who experience chronic pain...
Digital Literacy Takes The Front Seat Back From Mental Illness

Digital Literacy Takes The Front Seat Back From Mental Illness

by Kevin Naruse | Apr 23, 2018 | Events

  Since 2014, CodiePie and Painted Brain set an initiative to create a vocational program that supports training individuals for jobs in tech. People living with mental illness have a hard time sustaining a job, especially when challenged by the impairment of...
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โ€œThere is hope, even when your brain tells you there isnโ€™t.โ€โ€• John Green

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Social media isnโ€™t all bad for your mental health. On the contrary, it can be a positive force in your journey towards mental wellness.

It comes down to mindful and intentional use.

How will you regulate your own social media habits this weekend?

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Friday, February 24th, PB will be host the ๐Ÿ”†"More Than Words Exhibition"๐Ÿ”†

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โ€œI think the saddest people always try their hardest to make people happy because they know what itโ€™s like to feel absolutely worthless.โ€ โ€”Robin Williams

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