Category: Health and Wellness
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Interview with Chinese American Action Team Member Jean Lee
Yesterday, PEERS conducted an interview with Chinese American Action Team member Jean Lee about reducing mental health stigma for Asian Americans, the importance of flowers and pets for wellbeing, and, of course, her short stories!
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Say Goodbye to Depression
Say Goodbye to Depression — A Short Story by Jean Lee Written by Jean Lee, translated into English by Veronica Liu Click here for Chinese language version. I have always felt that flowers and plants can bring comfort to people suffering from depression. It also brings on positive emotions and is a great conversation piece. I own…
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Mental Health Awareness Month – Practicing Self Compassion
Written by Lyndsey Ellis Practicing Self-Compassion May is a packed month. In addition to being Mental Health Awareness month, there’s lots of spring proms, graduations, Mother’s Day festivities, outdoor festivals or parades, and the year’s first barbecue-friendly holiday. But, this May everything came to a hard, fast halt for me when a dear friend of mine…
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Fidget Spinners: Stress-Relief Solution or Cheap Gimmick?
Unless you don’t use the Internet or interact with school children on a regular basis, you’ve probably encountered Fidget Spinners: the new (but actually quite old) gyrating toy phenomenon that has saturated our newsfeedsin recent weeks. Fidget Spinners are the latest iteration of a concept that is as ancient as human boredom. What better way to pass…
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PEERS @ 10×10 We Move for Health Event
Last Friday, PEERS participated in Alameda County’s 10×10 We Move for Health wellness event.
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Interview with Consumer Movement Organizer Jay Mahler
PEERS’ BestNow! Intern Steve Hayes recently interviewed Consumer Movement organizer Jay Mahler about his life, activism, and the history of the movement. Check out this amazing interview!
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Study: Dogs Reduce Stress for Kids
Stress can be a good thing. Despite the prevailing wisdom that stress is inherently unhealthy and psychologically toxic, stress is an essential motivator on both an emotional and biological level. The problem with stress, however, is that it can quickly overwhelm people – especially if they lack techniques for appropriately mitigating stress’ negative effects on mind and body. Another myth of…
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It’s Mental Health Awareness Month! Why Not Start a Wellness Habit?
Written by Patrick Glass This Friday, May 19th, PEERS is participating in Alameda County’s annual We Move for Health 10×10 wellness event! Check it out here! May is Mental Health Awareness Month – a time for increased civic engagement and advocacyfor those with mental health experiences. Yet, Mental Health Awareness Month also offers the opportunity for personal reflection…
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PEERS @ The New Parkway Theater: Karma Cinema Partner for May 2017!
Thinking of seeing a movie this month? Want to give back to your community? PEERS is the New Parkway Theater‘s Karma Cinema partner for May. This means that 20% of Wednesday ticket sales are donated to help fund PEERS support groups and activities.
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Electric Shock — A Mental Health Short Story
Electric Shock — A Mental Health Short Story Written by Jean Lee, translated into English by Veronica Liu Click here for Chinese language version. 點擊此處可見中文 My niece, Louise’s husband just passed away. He was only 30 years old. Hearing this news is like being hit by lightning. It seems only yesterday when I was at their wedding. Now…