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.
Whether you’re waiting for a medical test result or working hard to meet a work deadline, it’s natural to feel some stress-related anxiety. Although stress can keep you focused and alert, anxiety can make you feel nauseated, restless, or dizzy.…
It’s likely that you have heard about the 988 crisis lifeline that was launched in July 2024. 988 is a convenient number to call when someone’s experiencing psychological distress or having thoughts about ending their life. To gain an understanding…
While some of us may thrive as early birds awake at the crack of dawn, others find themselves to be most alert during the hours of the night. Although being a night owl may have its perks, Lisa Kruger, PhD,…
Though 450 million people around the world struggle with their mental health, only one-third of those people seek the help they need, according to the Anxiety & Depression Association of America. Lisa Kruger, Ph.D., LPC, a psychotherapist at Stepping Stone…
Agoraphobia is a rare type of anxiety disorder (via National Institute of Mental Health). In the U.S., it’s estimated to affect around 1.3% of the adult population at some point in their lives. Patients with agoraphobia are afraid of situations…
Our cell phones have become an extension of ourselves, and it’s not difficult to see why. Everything from social media, connectivity with friends, news, and our weekly calendars to banking, online therapists, flashlights, alarm clocks, and step calculators are on…
Ayurveda – one of the world’s oldest medical systems — is rooted in the idea that any and all imbalances in the body begin in the gut, per a 2024 review in the Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine. While…
When seeking support or treatment for mental health, there are many different routes one can take. According to experts at the Cleveland Clinic, some people may find speaking to a mental health professional — a process known as psychotherapy —…
A global pandemic, international conflict, and rising inflation — these are some of the reasons why stress levels are spiking, according to a 2024 poll by the American Psychological Association. Throw in personal stressors like difficult family dynamics or moving,…
Because wellness is a term that’s tossed around a lot, it might be hard to pin down exactly what it means. While everyone’s concept of wellness may be different, there are a few key pillars that help provide a general…