Self compassion is one of the most important mental health practices. While it may not completely cure a mental disorder like depression or anxiety, it can help you better understand your mental state and find […]
Are you struggling with stress, anxiety, or depression? You’re not alone. About 1 in 5 Americans live with mental illness. The COVID-19 pandemic and other recent distressing global and national events have also increased mental […]
The human body has the amazing ability to heal itself after traumatic events. But sometimes, even when we’re physically healed, our emotional wounds remain. This can cause us to feel emotionally numb and unable to […]
Depression is a mood disorder that affects how people feel, think, and behave. It often causes feelings of sadness, loss, worthlessness, guilt, anger, and anxiety. People with depression may also experience physical symptoms like headaches, […]
In the United States, we have a prevailing “pull yourself up by your own bootstraps” mentality. It is an attitude of self-sufficiency and independence that serves us well in some areas but can also lead […]
VentSpace is a free app and online platform where people can share their troubles, frustrations and worries. It’s no secret that venting can feel great. Studies have found that expressing yourself and your emotions can […]
Life is complicated. Obligations and responsibilities fill our calendars and our thoughts week in and week out. Balancing our health, homes, families, work, and everything else can be a challenge. However, whatever the challenges you […]
About 20 percent of Americans receive mental health treatment, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which should come as no shock in light of the stressors and challenges of the past few […]
If the cold and lack of sunlight in the winter have you feeling sad, lethargic, foggy-headed or not quite yourself, you’re not alone. About 10 million Americans experience seasonal depression, otherwise known as Seasonal Affective […]
Nearly 20 percent of U.S. adults have an anxiety disorder, while about 7 percent have a major depressive disorder, according to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America. Experts predict these numbers will continue to […]
