Mountain Vista Psychology Blog
What is a Hoarding Disorder?
Hoarding Disorders A hoarding disorder is a persistent difficulty with discarding or parting ways with possessions because of a perceived need to save them regardless of their actual value. With this, it can lead to them feeling distressed at the…
Read MoreSelf-Care in Between Therapy
Self-care between your therapy sessions is one way to apply what your therapist has advised you to do. You can use self-care to help rid yourself of the stress and anxieties on your journey towards your mental health and life…
Read MoreMisconceptions About Mental Illness
Mental illness has always been on the bench of scrutiny, and the problem is the lack of understanding of these issues and how they affect someone. There are plenty of misconceptions of what it is and how it looks, but…
Read MoreYoga To Jump Start Your Morning
Yoga To Jump Start Your Morning Practicing Yoga in the morning is a great way to jumpstart your day. It leaves you feeling energized and gives you a boost, which helps make you productive. In just 10 minutes, you can…
Read MoreThe Power of Affirmations
Affirmations are powerful sayings that are repeated to allow you to control your thoughts about yourself, work, life, relationships, and goals. When you repeat these sayings daily, you begin to shape your life into what you want it to be.…
Read MoreWhat is Narcissistic Personality Disorder
A narcissistic personality disorder is one of several types of personality disorders. Narcissistic individuals have a deep and inflated sense of self-importance, need for attention, have many troubled relationships, and no empathy for others. Most of those who are narcissistic…
Read MoreHow Exercise Affects Your Brain
You may be the kind to exercise daily, or you may be working on getting on a plan that works for you. Exercise is an integral part of life. It keeps your muscles and bones strong. Did you know exercise…
Read MoreMusic: Its Effects on Your Mood & Brain
We all love music, and its versatility means there’s something for everyone. Regardless of the genre, music makes us feel good. It’s there for us during difficult times like death or break-ups, and it’s there for us in extraordinary times,…
Read MoreColor Psychology: The Effects of Color
Color psychology is the study of the effects that colors have on human behaviors and emotions. There have been many experiments with color since its discovery in 1666 by Sir Issac Newton. How does color affect your mood? Let’s take…
Read MoreWhat is Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy?
Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy is a progressive and fatal brain disease associated with traumatic and repeated TBI’s or Traumatic Brain Injuries. These TBI’s include concussions or repeated blows to the head. There is no current cure for CTE, and the diagnosis…
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