With CredibleMind, Mental Health Matters Offers 24/7 Mental Health Resources

A free online platform recently launched by Mental Health Matters aims to increase access to mental health resources and reduce the stigma of talking about and seeking help for mental health concerns. CredibleMind, a Web-based platform available 24/7 at no cost to the user, provides mental health and self-care resources matched to an individual’s unique needs and preferences.

Double Trouble: Smoking and Mental Health

About one in three U.S. smokers already has a mental health condition. And nicotine worsens anxiety, stress, and depression in the long run. Meanwhile, marijuana is also linked to psychiatric problems, including sadness, anxiety, and feeling paranoid or disoriented.

Four Fitness Tests Linked to a Longer Life

Want to live longer? Test yourself on these four elements of fitness, which are linked with longer lifespans. Then try the exercise tips to help improve your results.

Reasons to Buy Local Food

Thanks to a variety of different options that are available today, you can get your hands on fresh, seasonal produce that farmers grow in your community.

Tender Tunes: How Lullabies Help Babies and Families Thrive

Lullabies hold meaning in their melodies. They’re signals, sent from parent or caregiver to child, letting the infant know they’re attended to and protected. A recent research review looked back at 21 studies of the sweet songs and found benefits for both babies and mothers.