More than one-third of Michiganders reported experiencing symptoms of depression, stress and or anxiety in the previous two weeks. More serious cases of depression and anxiety often require the help of a therapist, perhaps even medication. But just like physical health, individuals can do much on their own to improve their mood. There are numerous strategies backed by research to help people ease stress and depression, and create a happier environment for themselves. In fact, happiness is not a feeling, but a byproduct of how people live their lives, social scientist Arthur C. Brooks and psychotherapist Lori Gottlieb agreed in a discussion on Brooks’ podcast series. Research indicates the three building blocks of happiness are enjoyment, satisfaction and purpose, according to Brooks, a Harvard professor who has written extensively on the subject. Specific strategies backed by research for improving one’s mental health includes: Spend time with friends, participate in volunteer work, keep a gratitude journal and more. READ ALL 13 WAYS ►7-day average of new COVID cases, percentage of positive tests continue to rise in Michigan ►Pandemic pushes up already increasing rates of gonorrhea, syphilis in Michigan
►Michigan Attorney General says she would take on Patrick Lyoya case if offered |
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| The popular phrase says if you don’t like Michigan’s weather, just wait five minutes. It won’t be just five minutes, but a summery day or two is right on the foreseeable horizon. We started the week with what I would call an April snowstorm for some. Now we are going to end the week feeling like summer. The big question is: will some Michigan cities hit 80 degrees? Yes, a few locations will top that magical summer mark. Any forecast data we look at has a few Michigan locations hitting 80 degrees. If you don’t like 80 degrees, and it’s too hot, just wait five minutes. I guess I should say wait a few days and a snowflake may be in the air again. READ MORE ►5 spots where you can stay in an Upper Peninsula lighthouse ►Misspelled I-96 signs point the way to ‘Grand Radips,’ ‘Cooperville’ |
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| Michiganders may want to consider temporarily putting away their outdoor bird feeders and bird baths in response to a recent rise in cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). Known more commonly as bird flu, the virus can cause severe disease and carries a high mortality in poultry, as well as some wild and domestic birds. Infected birds can shed the virus through their saliva and feces, leaving shared surfaces contaminated for other birds to pickup and further spread the virus. there had been reports of bird flu in at least seven Michigan counties, including Kalamazoo, Livingston, Macomb, Menominee, Monroe, St. Clair and Washtenaw, according to the state’s Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. READ MORE
►Mackinac’s Star Line ferry announces new name
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