The real-life superheroes of the BEST community have the most amazing superpower: sharing their wellness practices with each other. Jennifer McCarthy is one of those superheroes. Jennifer, a language instructor, artist and musician, moved from the East Coast with her husband in the year 2000 to Moses Lake and became a mom to two children. (more…)
I have an anxiety disorder coupled with a digestive disorder. I have coped with both most of my life. While I am comfortable talking about my mental health issues with others, I have not once written about it in any kind of forum. Which is a little odd in that I’ve been a professional writer (more…)
Fireworks are deeply rooted in the celebration of the July Fourth holiday in the United States. For many people with traumatic brain injury (especially if it is coupled with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder-PTSD, epilepsy/seizures or sensory issues), fireworks are challenging to cope with. Here are some of our favorite tips and strategies for coping with fireworks during the upcoming holiday: Here’s a good (more…)
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a type of anxiety disorder marked by recurrent, unwanted thoughts and repetitive behaviors; it’s not uncommon to develop OCD with brain injuries. Here’s a good infographic that tells the OCD story. BEST loves sharing … Facebook0TwitterPinterest0tumblr0Linkedin0Reddit0Email0
