Massage therapy has been praised in recent years due to its effect on both physical and mental health. Massage is the manipulation of soft tissues in the body. Massage techniques are commonly applied with hands, fingers, elbows, knees, forearms, feet, or a device. The purpose of massage is generally for the treatment of body stress … Continue reading Effects of Massage on Mental Health
How to Fall Asleep
Wind Down Before Bed Try to create a relaxing bedtime routine. You could take a warm bath, do some reading or listen to some calming music before bed. One study finds that a predictable set of pre-sleep activities is associated with improved sleep onset latency and sleep consolidation in young children. Environment Keep your bedroom … Continue reading How to Fall Asleep
What is Dark Therapy?
Dark therapy is the practice of keeping people in complete darkness for periods of time in an attempt to treat psychological conditions. The human body produces melatonin hormone which is responsible for supporting the circadian rhythms. Dark therapy blocks blue wavelength lights to stop the disintegration of melatonin and helps improve the health of human … Continue reading What is Dark Therapy?
The Psych Talk 