This category focuses on mental health, emotional balance, and psychological resilience. Articles explore practical approaches to wellbeing, stress management, and sustaining mental health in everyday life, work, and community settings.
It is no secret that the end-of-year holiday season is a festive and exciting time for many people. That is because it’s often filled with delicious foods and drinks, quality time with friends and family, parties, gift-giving, and holiday cheer.…
Maybe you’re someone considering trying psychotherapy for the first time, but don’t feel quite ready for one-on-one sessions yet. Or maybe you’ve been in talk therapy for a while now, but feel you may be in need of additional support…
In the summer months when the sun is hot and the days are long, everything suddenly seems supremely more alive. It’s like all of the plants and the people are overflowing, opening, and vibrant. Is everyone shedding a collective tear…
Depression can be debilitating. For someone living with this mental health condition, getting through everyday life can be a lot more challenging than for someone who isn’t. Atlanta-based psychiatrist, Dr. Tracey Marks shared that it’s not uncommon for someone with…
Anxiety is a normal response to stressful and dangerous situations, according to Everyday Health. Humans are wired to experience anxiety to keep themselves out of harm’s way. Luckily, there are several treatment options available to reduce anxiety symptoms, from meditation…
Women over 40 know about “the change.” Perhaps their periods become shorter and irregular. Some women might have problems sleeping. If the physical symptoms don’t scare you enough, menopause can also bring on mental health issues. Helen Bennett, MBACP, is…
In this day and age, you’d be hard-pressed not to encounter alcohol in your daily life. Maybe you’re having dinner next to a couple toasting in celebration of their fifth anniversary at your favorite restaurant, or you turn on the…
Mental health statistics can be eye-opening and sometimes alarming. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, nearly 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. A number of different factors can impact your mental health, from your genetics and biology…
The human mind and body are intricately connected. The relationship between the two is so profound that it can significantly impact our well-being. Psychoneuroimmunology studies how emotions, thoughts, and beliefs affect the immune and nervous systems (via Reference Module in…
Depression is a main cause behind poor health outcomes, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Current research suggests that a staggering 300 million people across the globe struggle with depression. Additionally, a report published by the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association in…