Health

By Jennifer Bailey, LCSW & RDT Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines emotions as “a conscious mental reaction (such as anger or fear) subjectively experienced as a strong feeling usually directed toward a specific object and typically accompanied by physiological and behavioral changes in the body”. In short, emotions are a response to something, and we feel them… Read more: Emotional Repression & Suppression: How Avoiding Feelings Impacts our Health

By: Jennifer Bailey, LCSW & RDT “His palms are sweaty, knees weak, arms are heavy. There’s vomit on his sweater already, mom’s spaghetti.” You probably guessed it, Eminem’s song “Lose Yourself”. From these first two lines, it’s clear the person described is anxious. Have you ever felt butterflies in your stomach or noticed your heart… Read more: Feel, Don’t Flee: How Emotions Show Up in Our Bodies

By Amaya Dennis When many people think of sexual health, Planned Parenthood comes to mind. This association is reasonable because, according to their website, Planned Parenthood is “the nation’s leading provider and advocate of high-quality, affordable sexual and reproductive health care for all people.” However, when some hear the name Planned Parenthood, they might immediately… Read more: Recent Changes to Sexual Health Accessibility

By Ron Calhoun Ohio is poised to implement a 2.75 percent flat income tax, a major shift embedded in the newly signed $60 billion biennial state budget. Republican leaders say the policy will simplify taxes and promote growth, but analysts warn the change will disproportionately benefit high-income residents while putting public services, including education, health… Read more: New Ohio Tax Policy Could Cut Services, Benefit Wealthy

By Jennifer Bailey, LCSW & RDT Being able to identify, manage, and express our emotions in healthy ways enables us to navigate life’s highs and lows with confidence; this is known as emotional intelligence. According to Mental Health America, emotional intelligence is “the ability to manage both your own emotions and understand the emotions of… Read more: Daily Reflection: 3 Questions to Ask Yourself Daily