Articles October

BY: Neighbors’ Consejo| Mental health issues do not discriminate for gender, race, social position or age. However, many do not know that gender differs the type and level of affectations. According to the World Health Organization (WHO)[1]  socio-economic factors such as social position or even the place where people live are key to determining why… Read More

BY: Neighbors’ Consejo| Work, whatever it is, can undoubtedly affect people’s mental health with conditions such as stress, anxiety, depression, loneliness, etc. However, not many employers are aware of this situation. According to the Department of Employment Services[1] , The District of Columbia saw a yearly increase of 10,355 jobs in the Private Sector with a… Read More

BY: Neighbors’ Consejo| Exercising is undoubtedly an activity in life that allows us to obtain countless benefits. However, many are unaware that “moving” also improves our mental health. Walking, running, swimming, cycling or practicing any sport will physically help to oxygenate our brain, it will help us to reduce our daily stress and will therefore… Read More

BY: Neighbors’ Consejo| Bullying is defined as “when someone is being purposefully and often repeatedly hurt either by words or actions, and has a hard time stopping what is happening to them.” Although this definition is quite complete, it does not fully encompass the practice of bullying that ruins more than just the mental health… Read More

BY: Neighbors’ Consejo| National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15 to October 15, during which Americans commemorate the histories, cultures and contributions of citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. This year’s theme for Hispanic Heritage Month was “Esperanza: A Celebration of Hispanic Heritage and Hope”…. Read More

BY: Neighbors’ Consejo| On Monday, October 4th, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Whatsapp and Telegram crashed all over the world, a situation that makes us think about the importance of social media in people’s lives. While many people were affected at work, the predominant wider effect was at a personal level: anxiety, fear, and depression. This shows… Read More