Depression is a mental illness characterized by low mood, feelings of sadness, and hopelessness. Treatment for depression can be through therapy, medication, or both. Therapy helps people understand their condition better, while medication helps them feel better and function in…
Anxiety is among the most common mental health disorders. More than 18% of adults are diagnosed with an anxiety disorder every year in the US. This mental health condition makes it difficult to perform your daily tasks effectively. Symptoms include…
If you’ve seen the phrase “trigger warning” before reading an article or viewing a post on social media, you may be wondering what exactly a trigger is. Mental health triggers are internal or external circumstances or events that have the…
Many individuals struggle with managing anxiety related to time and simply cannot cope with time constraints. It places huge amounts of stress on the individual and causes them to experience major bouts of anxiety. Luckily there are a series of…
Having a pet as an emotional support animal is a rising trend in the US. Research has indicated that a pet can provide many benefits for people with mental health needs. Holding and caring for a pet has a calming…
What Is ADHD? Are you or someone you love suffering from negative symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder? The letters “ADHD” translate to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. According to the American Psychological Association, ADHD is one of the most prevailing mental health…
The long-awaited New Year is finally here! What hits at the back of your mind when you hear of a new year? Probably it is New Year’s resolutions. Is that right? According to a recent study finding, the most common…
Early in 2020, the world was struck by a pandemic that changed everything about our daily lives. Many employers switched to fully remote work or closed completely. While the pandemic is still ongoing, we’re gradually finding a new “normal.” Employees…
There are many myths about the lives of people that self-harm, however, recovering from self-harm is possible. Self-harm victims need to understand the triggers of such behavior and learn new and safe coping skills to help manage their powerful emotions.…
Though little direct study has been conducted on this, the majority of experts conclude that travel provides significant mental health advantages. “A lot is dependent on drawing fair assumptions from what we do know,” says Dr. John Denninger, a psychiatrist,…