Content in this category addresses suicide prevention through awareness, early intervention, and supportive responses. The focus is on understanding risk, strengthening protective factors, and promoting compassionate, evidence-informed approaches to crisis prevention.
Although the onrush of fear that characterizes a panic attack is an internal experience, there are still external signs that bystanders can look for that may indicate a person is having a panic attack. Even more, we can learn what…
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression triggered by the changing of the seasons, usually beginning in the fall or winter. According to Healthline, SAD affects between 0.5% to 2.4% of people in the U.S. If you’re experiencing…
Trigger warning: This article deals with depression and mental health. Everyone feels sadness at some point in their lives. However, when that feeling of sadness and loss of pleasure is consistent after a few weeks, it becomes a depressive disorder.…
Bipolar disorder is a chronic mood disorder that involves extreme shifts in mood, behavior, and energy levels. The key symptoms of bipolar disorder include episodes of mania and depression that interfere with a person’s day-to-day life. According to the Cleveland…
Everyone gets into a moderately bad mood once in a while that lasts a short time, but if you’re finding you have rapid mood swings consistently, there may be an underlying cause you need to address. Mood swings are sudden…
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…
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,…
More than two-thirds of teens in 2024 say they use TikTok, and more than a third of teens use social media “almost constantly,” according to Pew Research. How might this influence mental health? Jordan explains that in 2024, Bark studied…
Our body perceives the continual changes between light and dark and responds accordingly. This includes the production of melatonin as the day comes to an end. For people taking melatonin as a supplement, they may find that it helps reduce…