Tips for Better Mental Health in 2009

Dublin, OH (PRWEB) January 5, 2009

Many clients have recently asked Dr. Brandemihl how they can achieve their New Year’s resolution of improving their mental health in 2009. With the stress of a struggling economy and growing demands from their jobs and families it can be quite difficult. “There are several things you can do on a daily basis to find that balance, but self awareness and prioritizing are key,” said Dr Brandemihl. “It’s important to learn to recognize your stressful feelings and emotions, so you can quickly find effective ways of dealing with and preventing them.”

Dr. Brandemihl said that, “Stress may often trigger anxiety. Anxious people may find themselves worrying excessively, not sleeping well, and feeling tense, on edge, distractible and irritable. Life stressors may also lead to symptoms of depression including sadness, crying spells, and lack of pleasure in life. Depression can sometimes trigger sleep and appetite disturbances as well as feelings of hopelessness, worthlessness or even suicidal thoughts.”

“There are several things you can do proactively to prevent depression and anxiety from developing or worsening,” said Dr Brandemihl. “Some techniques are very easy to implement.”

1. Maintain a regular sleep schedule. Go to bed at the same time and wake up at the same time. Avoid naps longer than thirty minutes as they may disrupt your nighttime sleep.

2. Eat a healthy, balanced diet and get thirty minutes of cardiovascular exercise three times a week through something as simple as walking. The malls can be a good place to walk on cold, winter days.

3. Journal or blog to have an outlet for your feelings or emotions. You can even throw the paper away when you’re done writing if you are a private person. The important aspect is having an outlet for the feelings.

4. If you are unemployed (or even if you are not) find somewhere to volunteer between interviews and searching. This helps your self esteem and also helps to maintain some structure and purpose in your life.

5. Participate in religious or spiritual practices, preferably with others, to foster a sense of fellowship and hope.

6. Communicate to your family and friends that you are feeling “sad”, “stressed” or “anxious” so they can reach out a helping hand. If family or friends are not around consider a support group either online or in person.

7. Refrain from drug and alcohol use as this can exacerbate or cause depression and anxiety. Also avoid excessive amounts of caffeine as it can contribute to anxiety.

8. Find a new hobby or interest that involves socialization to help foster new relationships.

9. Adopt a pet (only if you are able to care for it). Their unconditional love and daily needs provide reassurance and structure to your life.

10. Consult a mental health professional when in doubt! Meet with a psychiatrist and a therapist.

It has become more common and socially acceptable to utilize mental health services. Dr Brandemihl said, “No matter how hard some people try to stay positive and be proactive they still may feel depressed and anxious. These people may have a chemical imbalance that requires psychiatric medication, but only a physician, or preferably a board certified psychiatrist, can determine that.”

Buckeye Psychiatry, LLC is located at 5060 Parkcenter Avenue, Suite F in Dublin, Ohio, just north of the Mall at Tuttle Crossing. Appointments may be made by calling 614-766-5205 and are generally available within 1-2 weeks. Additional information can be found on Buckeye Psychiatry’s website at http://www.BuckeyePsych.com or blog at http://buckeyepsych.wordpress.com.

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ReputationChanger.com Helps Job Seekers Better Brand Themselves

New York, NY (PRWEB) August 09, 2012

Online reputation management may have begun as an industry tailored to the needs of business owners, but it is hardly just the province of businesses any longer. More and more, individuals and private citizens are seeking to take control of the way they are presented on the Internet. In particular, job seekers are increasingly concerned about how they come across on online search enginesand for good reason. A recent article from LifeHacker suggests that online reputation is a major priority for those looking for work. Your search results can paint a picture of who you are to prospective employers, and if those results contain a number of negative items it can hurt your chances, says the LifeHacker article. The piece has won the attention of ReputationChanger.com, an industry-leading reputation defense company that renders its services to corporations and to individuals alike. ReputationChanger.com CEO Cliff Stein has responded to the article with a statement to the press.

Stein says that one thing about the article is particularly praiseworthy. What the article really gets right is the importance of self-branding, Stein muses. For many people, reputation management is strictly reactionary. You start defending your reputation only after it has come under attack. This is a wrong-headed approach, because if you wait until attacks appear, then damage has already been done. In order to head them off at the pass, it is vital to be proactive in building an online brand.

LifeHackers article notes that, for those seeking employment, maintaining vigorous online activity is a good way to create a positive impression. Sites like LinkedIn, as well as social networks, can be leveraged by a job seeker wishing to portray himself or herself in a positive light. The article also notes that starting a blog is a good way to build a personal brandparticularly if that blog is hosted by a Google-approved site such as WordPress.

Stein says that this proactive approach to self-branding is invaluable to any individual who is currently in the market for a job. By creating plenty of good, compelling content about yourself, youre ensuring that when a prospective employer searches for you on the Web, he or she finds something positive. In effect, youre insulating yourself against negative search listings.

The ReputationChanger.com CEO says that these defensive measures are essential, because negative listings can appear at any time. It is growing harder and harder to maintain a positive online reputation, Stein says. Its not enough to keep your mug shot out of the paper. An old frat party photo or a DUI record can surface any time, and sink your online reputation.

Stein goes on to say that being vigilant against these negative listings is important for any job seeker, but sometimes starting a blog and launching some social media profiles is not enough. If a really embarrassing photo surfaces, or a particularly scandalous listing, it can prove difficult to suppress it, he explains. The more time those listings spend on Google, however, the more damage they are likely to do. Individuals need to act quickly to defend themselves.

That is where the services of ReputationChanger.com come into play. Steins company has delivered reputation monitoring and defense services to countless individuals, in many different fields. We have helped many job seekers who found their reputations derailed by unsavory search listings, offers Stein. While we cannot prevent negative listings from appearing, we can do everything in our power to suppress those listings, and to seek to keep those listings away from prospective employers.

ABOUT:

Regarded as the #1 reputation management company in the world, ReputationChanger.com is an agency that is zealous for helping companies and individuals take control of their online image. The firm was developed in 2009 by a team of seasoned online professionals, including SEO strategists, marketing executives, and social media gurus. Since then, the firm has come to be celebrated as one of the most powerful and effective forces in the online reputation management business. ReputationChanger.com operates under the simple belief that companies have the right to protect themselves from online defamation, and that individuals should have tools available for preventing online embarrassment. As such, ReputationChanger.com has delivered its services to Fortune 500 brands and small businesses, as well as online advertisers, elected officials, and private citizens.

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Car Owners and Auto Dealers Everywhere Take Note as New Website CLCalc.com Launches Versatile Tools to Provide An Easy Way To Better Understand Car Loans

(PRWEB) October 08, 2012

These days, understanding how much a car or other big-ticket item will cost nearly requires a degree in math. With changing interest rates, different term lengths, and monthly payments to comprehend, it can be a challenge to truly understand how much a vehicle will end up costing. Understanding the true cost of a purchase after all taxes and interest and depreciation have been taken into account can help a consumer to make educated choices when purchasing a vehicle. It can also help determine if and when a car loan may be a better option.

With the recent launch of CLCalc.coms new website, consumers can now access five different calculators that are easy to use and simple to understand. For example, to calculate a car loan, consumers are simply required to enter details such as the vehicle price, interest rate and the term of the loan into the Car Loan Calculator. Changing any of these factors will easily show the cost difference between a shorter or longer term, for example. Those looking to directly compare two different loans can take advantage of the Loan Comparison Calculator. In addition to providing easy to read visuals such as graphs and tables, CLCalc.com also provides an explanation as part of the Car Loan Refinance Calculator to help consumers understand how refinancing will affect monthly payments, pay-off date and total interest paid. In addition to these calculators, CLCalc.com also offers the Lease Calculator and Affordability Calculator to meet the needs of consumers in all situations.

Manager of marketing, Andrea Chapman shares her excitement over the website launch, saying “We’ve been working tirelessly over the last few months to produce what we feel is the most comprehensive set of tools available to help consumers understand their car loans. Our calculators can help you understand if an auto loan will be affordable, which loan will be the best fit for your situation or even if refinancing your car loan is a good idea.”

In addition to offering loan calculators for consumers, CLCalc.com also provides convenient widgets and WordPress Plugins that can be placed on any company website to provide a quick and easy way for a businesss customers to check if a loan might be the right choice for their situation. Chapman discusses the idea behind creating the these tools, explaining “CLCalc.com’s calculator widgets can be added to a dealerships website in minutes and provide a huge amount of value for their users. We’ll even customize the calculators and assist with the installation process totally free of charge.”

ABOUT CLCALC.COM

CLCalc.com aims to help consumers make more informed decisions when purchasing a vehicle through easy to use, online calculators and, additionally aid car dealerships by offering these convenient tools as widgets. For more information on how to obtain a CLCalc.com widget or to try out any of the car loan tools, visit them online at http://www.clcalc.com/.

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