According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), an estimated 40% to 50% of people experience adversity during childhood, which can increase the risk for physical and emotional challenges when they grow up. Studies show that parents who faced difficult situations in their childhood may pass on some of those risks to their children.… Continue reading Maternal Mental Health And Its Effect on Children
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Depression and Older Adults
Feeling down every once in a while is a normal part of life, but if these feelings last a few weeks or months, you may have depression. Read this article to find common signs and symptoms of depression, treatment options, and if you or your loved one may be at risk for depression. On this… Continue reading Depression and Older Adults
Perfectionists are more likely to burn out, extensive study suggests
An expert in mental health and mood disorders has been studying the phenomenon of burnout closely for several years. The extensive research has now been released in the first complete self-help guide to burnout. The study highlights some of the warning signs of burnout and suggests that people who tend to be perfectionists are more… Continue reading Perfectionists are more likely to burn out, extensive study suggests
Politics seep into daily life, negatively affecting mental health
The stress of following daily political news can negatively affect people’s mental health and well-being, but disengaging has ramifications, too, according to research published by the American Psychological Association. There are strategies that can help people manage those negative emotions — such as distracting oneself from political news — but those same strategies also reduce… Continue reading Politics seep into daily life, negatively affecting mental health
May Is Mental Health Month
Mental health issues are not new. However, Mental Health Awareness Month has been observed around the country since 1949 through the media and special events. Today, conversations about mental health have become more mainstream and much less taboo than ever before. Let’s continue the discussions with advice from authors and experts across a broad spectrum… Continue reading May Is Mental Health Month
3 Ways To Keep Your Energy and Mental Health in Check During Quarantine
Life is all of a sudden very different. Whether you are on state or locally mandated quarantine or a self-directed quarantine — it’s safe to say that nowadays, we’re spending a lot of downtime in our homes and with ourselves for an extended period of time. With so much rapid change happening in the news… Continue reading 3 Ways To Keep Your Energy and Mental Health in Check During Quarantine
Do You Need A Therapist During These Troubling Times?
COVID, recession, unemployment, race riots, and an upcoming election — 2020 has set out to stress even the most stable minded among us. Even those full of optimism cannot help but become depressed or anxious during one or more of these circumstances and need help beyond what a trusted friend or loved one can provide.… Continue reading Do You Need A Therapist During These Troubling Times?
Six Tips for Dealing with Panic Attacks
A panic attack is a sudden, intense episode of fear or dread accompanied by physical symptoms such as pounding heart, sweating, trembling or shaking, lightheadedness, feeling faint, shortness of breath, choking sensations, nausea, abdominal distress, chest pain, cold and hot chills, numbness and tingling, feelings of being detached or things seeming unreal. Individuals with panic… Continue reading Six Tips for Dealing with Panic Attacks
Chronic Illness and Mental Health
Depression is a real illness. Treatment can help you live to the fullest extent possible, even when you have another sickness. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, it’s common to feel sad or discouraged after a heart attack, a cancer diagnosis, or if you are trying to manage a chronic condition like pain.… Continue reading Chronic Illness and Mental Health
Mental Wellness for Seniors
As our loved ones get older, the primary concern often is how to handle their growing physical limitations, like not being able to maintain a home as well as they used to or get around easily by themselves. However, it’s also important that mental wellness issues be recognized and coped with. Roughly 20% of all… Continue reading Mental Wellness for Seniors
Five Things You Should Know about Stress
Everyone feels stressed from time to time, but what is stress? How does it affect your overall health? And what can you do to manage your stress? Stress is how the brain and body respond to any demand. Any type of challenge—such as performance at work or school, a significant life change, or a traumatic… Continue reading Five Things You Should Know about Stress
Trade in Your Meds for Mountains with Forest Bathing
Over 4.5 billion prescriptions are written in the US every year, a staggering number that’s been climbing for over a decade. While many of these medications save lives, they also come with a host of less desirable consequences: sky-high price tags, risk of addiction, and uncomfortable side effects. In hopes of protecting their patients from… Continue reading Trade in Your Meds for Mountains with Forest Bathing
Hip-Surgery Patients Can Suffer Severe Post-Operative Problems
Many patients who had hip surgery are reporting new health problems, including sleep disturbances and cardiovascular disease, for up to two years after their procedure, new research shows. According to a news release from Duke University Medical Center, although such problems can diminish with the return of full mobility, the findings indicate that patients and… Continue reading Hip-Surgery Patients Can Suffer Severe Post-Operative Problems
Never Stop Cultivating Yourself
Self-cultivation is “making yourself.” It’s a process of choosing who you will be and then becoming that person. To put it another way, it’s a process of discovering yourself and creating your own destiny. Therefore, continuous self-development is essential in the journey of a life lived in pursuit of fulfilment and completion, not only for… Continue reading Never Stop Cultivating Yourself
Do You Need A Therapist? These 5 Signs Point to Yes
You lose a loved one, a job, a relationship, a pet or get into an accident, have an injury, gain weight, have a baby, return from war or experience something else that just rattles you to your core. You know something isn’t right, you feel a bit off, but continue living your life thinking you’ll… Continue reading Do You Need A Therapist? These 5 Signs Point to Yes
Sexism Linked to Mental Health Problems in Men
Men who prefer traditional role are likelier to have more psychological problems than those who don’t conform as much to masculine norms, according to research published by the American Psychological Association. “In general, individuals who conformed strongly to masculine norms tended to have poorer mental health and less favorable attitudes toward seeking psychological help, although… Continue reading Sexism Linked to Mental Health Problems in Men
Common Mental Health Issues: When To Go It Alone and When to Seek Help
Life gets stressful. We’re all guilty of habits and behaviors that aren’t exactly awesome for our mental health. Obsessing over something minor for no apparent reason, being too hard on ourselves because we can’t fit into those tiny jeans, having too many drinks at dinner… we’ve all been there. But how do you know if… Continue reading Common Mental Health Issues: When To Go It Alone and When to Seek Help
Can Positive Memories Help Treat Mental Health Problems?
Researchers from the University of Liverpool in the UK have published a study highlighting the effectiveness of using positive memories and images to help generate positive emotions. It has been suggested that savuring positive memories can generate positive emotions. Increasing positive emotion can have a range of benefits including reducing attention to and experiences of… Continue reading Can Positive Memories Help Treat Mental Health Problems?