Author Archives: Jessica Webb

Making Lifestyle Changes

Hey there MHAC! Thinking of picking up some new habits or getting rid of some bad ones? I think we all know what it feels like to try an motivate ourselves to stay more on top of our school work, … Continue reading

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When the ZZ’s sTop…

It’s Thrive Week (woohoo!) There have been so many terrific opportunities going on around campus and their website is chalked full of amazing information and resources about how we can take care of ourselves over the coming weeks — which … Continue reading

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New study shows that too much exercise can negatively impact our mental health

  A new study out of Columbia University showed that while those who exercise 2.5-7.5 hours per week have better mental health than average, any more than that tends to result in the reverse. Researchers found that “about 65 percent … Continue reading

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Throw a bucket on, MHAC!

Hello Everyone! The people at PROTECTYOURHEAD.com have developed some pretty enlightening programs that can help others imagine what it would be like to have an acquired brain injury. They also provide some excellent tips for prevention: Drink and Drive? Don’t. Work … Continue reading

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It’s ADHD Awareness Week, MHAC!

Do you know someone  with ADHD? Probably. Do you know someone who has ADHD but hasn’t been diagnosed? Again, probably. There is a lot of misinformation out there about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, a lot of stigma and a lot of discrimination … Continue reading

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