HalfWay Full

Setting goals is an effective way to improve health and relationships, productivity at work, and your overall mental wellbeing.  KAMALA MCWHINNEY, Associate Clinical Psychologist and Corporate Consultant, pours some important advice about setting realistic goals into our lives. This is Episode 02  of  HalfWay Full! You can watch the video recordings of this episode and more at https://www.youtube....

Finances are closely connected to overall well-being, so debt and other money issues can be a major strain on your mental health.  Are you struggling with debt? KENISHIA MAIS, Financial Strategist and Founder of ThrivingDollars, helps to get our finances back on track.  We’re managing debt and mental wellness in Episode  03 of HalfWay Full! You can watch the video recordings of this episode and mo...

Physical activity is not only good for your body, but it's also great for your mind. Being active releases chemicals in your brain that make you feel good - boosting your  self-esteem and helping you concentrate as well as sleep well and feel better.   In this episode Physical Activity Specialist  TRAVANE MORRISON,  walks us through some important steps in 'making a move'  towards m...

It’s a scientific fact that color affects mood.   In this episode, SYDNEY JUMPP - Technical Representative of Berger Caribbean, guides us through colours, tones and tints that will help you to set the right mood in your home by using the right colours. It's episode 05 and time to colour our way to mental wellbeing! You can watch the video recordings of this episode and more at https://www.you...

 Certain foods and nutrients help your brain to make chemicals that can impact your mood, attention and focus, while other foods can zap your energy! In Episode 06, we sit with Certified Holistic Health Coach- MEISHA GAYE MATTIS WILSON and talk about the ways in which you can improve mental wellbeing by making the best nutrition choices. You can watch the video recordings of this episode and more...

Having new experiences is beneficial for improving brain function and boosting your mental health. Travel has been linked to stress reduction and can alleviate symptoms of anxiety and depression. This episode features Founder and CEO of Travel Buddy Ja - NJARI CARR takes us on a journey across the sights and sounds of Jamaica. You can watch the video recordings of this episode and more at https://...

Our mental health is strongly impacted by hormones because hormones have a major role to play in the regulation of moods and emotions.   On today's episode DR NATALIE MEDLEY -  Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, raises awareness about hormones and mental well being including issues relating to menopause and post parts depression. You can watch the video recordings of this episode and m...

Financial difficulties are a common cause of stress and anxiety.   There’s a strong link between mental health and financial safety so on this episode we improve our financial health with CAMILLE STEER, Senior Corporate Manager Fund Services. You can watch the video recordings of this episode and more at https://www.youtube.com/c/DahliaHarris1  It's also easy to connect with our host by using...

Depression is more common among women than men, due to certain biological, hormonal, and social factors that are unique to women.   In this episode DR MICHAEL ABRAHAMS, Obstetrician and Gynaecologist discusses some of these factors including trauma. This is episode 10 of HalfWay Full! You can watch the video recordings of this episode and more at https://www.youtube.com/c/DahliaHarris1  It's...

Depression can show up in children and adolescents as prolonged periods of unhappiness or irritability. It is quite common among older children and teenagers, but often goes unrecognized.   In this episode Associate Counselling Psychologist, CAMILLE CAMPBELL,  provides a helpful guide for parents and guardians about ways that they may identify depression in their teens and how they can offer suppo...

Support groups offer a space where individuals can come together to share their stories, experiences, and lives in a way that helps reduce isolation and loneliness. Oftentimes, we think we are struggling alone, but support groups help us see that there are others who may dealing with similar situations and who in turn can help us get better. We wrap up Season One with RACQUEL MCCARTHY - Associate...

Stress is normal and everyone experiences it in some way or another.  When you experience it frequently, or haven't developed ways to cope with stress, it may put your mental wellness at risk. SONIA WYNTER, Assoc. Clinical Psychologist and CEO of Tea House Therapy, pours some important advice about stress management into our lives. Welcome to the first episode of HalfWay Full! You can watch t...