Category: Health
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Zenerations Jamaica’s Guide to Self Care
by Thalia Hodges | February 18, 2022 Pandemic Living and Self-care During this pandemic, we have all been subject to loneliness and it has been proven that self-care is immensely important; especially in coping with the rampant changes going on every day. With the hustle and bustle of avoiding getting infected, our focus has deterred…
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Jamaican Mental Health Resources
from the ZenJA and MoM collaboration Art Therapy JA Bellevue Hospital Community Health and Psychiatry Clinic Caribbean Psychological Alliance Caribbean Center for Cogitative Behavioral Therapy Caribbean Tots to Teens Centered Ja Choose Life International Dr Chris Mahfood Dr. Kai A. D. Morgan and Associates Dr. Rachel Chung Family Life Ministries JamPsych Jamaica Mental Health Advocacy…
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A Realistic Guide to supporting yourself (or a friend) with Depression in Jamaica
Zenerations Jamaica and Mind Over Matter | February 9, 2022 Learn the Symptoms Although depression is different for everyone, here are some key indicators: 1 Feelings of: Sadness, emptiness, hopelessness, worthlessness and a fixation on past or present failures. 2 Increased Irritability This includes increased frustration and/or angry outburst over seemingly small situations. 3 Sleep…
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6 Ways to calm the mind
by Kayla Francis | January 19, 2022 1 Just 5 minutes of aerobic exercise, like a brisk walk, could start to calm your mind. It releases endorphins — chemicals that make you feel good and can help improve your mood, focus, and sleep. High-intensity interval training (HIIT) can give you a big dose of them…
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Stress to Strength
Tori-Ann Collier | December 6, 2021 A Zenerations Jamaica guide to living a life with less stress Being in high school or college, having a job, and family problems are examples of some issues that our generation may face that might lead us to become “stressed.” Stress is the feeling of being overwhelmed or unable…
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How to Conduct a Breast Self Exam
by Kayla Francis & Levi (Destiny) Johnson | October 15, 2021 How to conduct a Breast Self Exam: An Important method for early detection Step 1: Look at your breasts in the mirror. Look for any physical changes in your breasts. First, with your shoulders straight and your arms on your hips. Then proceed to…