by VentSpace Team | May 15, 2020 | Uncategorized
Do you know which mental illness has the highest mortality rate? It may surprise you that the answer is eating disorders, according to the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD). Eating disorders are illnesses in which individuals...
by VentSpace Team | May 14, 2020 | Uncategorized
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (or OCD) affects around 2.2 million adults in the United States. The disorder has been portrayed in TV shows like Monk, about an overly-conscientious detective, or movies like What About Bob, featuring a phobic Bill Murray. Individuals...
by VentSpace Team | May 13, 2020 | Uncategorized
Depression is a common experience in the United States, with more than 17 million Americans reporting depressive episodes. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, depression is higher among females (8.7%) compared to males (5.3%) and is also more...
by VentSpace Team | May 12, 2020 | Uncategorized
About half of the U.S. population reports feeling lonely. It is a widespread phenomenon that some have referred to as a “loneliness epidemic.” While platforms like Facebook and Instagram were designed to connect people and create a sense of community, some studies...
by VentSpace Team | May 11, 2020 | Uncategorized
The practice of meditation has experienced a surge in mainstream popularity over the past decade. Meditation has been called a personal development practice as well as a spiritual practice and has been shown to have many benefits, including reduced stress and...
by VentSpace Team | May 10, 2020 | Uncategorized
The concept of “being seen” is used in psychology and personal development and is touted for its many benefits—such as connection, happiness and a sense of belonging. In his book Nonviolent Communication, psychologist and author Marshall Rosenberg lists “to see and...
