Feeling Alone? You’re Not Alone

Feeling Alone? You’re Not Alone

Between 40 and 60 percent of U.S. adults report feeling lonely— a statistic that may be amplified as COVID-19 regulations prevent most in-person social interaction.  Loneliness and isolation are associated with a range of negative health conditions, such as high blood...
5 Surprising Health Benefits of Journaling

5 Surprising Health Benefits of Journaling

Did you keep a diary as a child? Or maybe you shared your thoughts on an early social media platform like MySpace or Tumblr?  Journaling as a practice as experienced a resurgence as health experts reveal the many physical and psychological benefits of regularly...
What MentSpace Isn’t

What MentSpace Isn’t

So what exactly is MentSpace? Well, we’re glad you asked and want to thank you for checking us out! This platform was inspired by discussions with education professionals about the loneliness epidemic faced by teens and young adults and the need for mental health...
5 Most Effective Mental Hygiene Practices

5 Most Effective Mental Hygiene Practices

Practicing good mental hygiene is just as important as practicing good physical hygiene. Like physical hygiene, mental hygiene requires developing consistent, healthy habits. But although many of us were taught as children to brush our teeth and wash our armpits, we...
Loneliness Isn’t Just In Your Head

Loneliness Isn’t Just In Your Head

It is said that happiness is a state of mind, but it turns out that loneliness isn’t. According to experts, loneliness is closely tied to the body as well as to the psyche.  While many characterize loneliness as a mental or emotional experience, isolation can have a...