Reasons You Struggle with Self-Care
International Self-Care Day is on July 24. Some people view self-care as a form of pampering themselves. If you’ve been wanting to start a self-care practice, you may default to the belief that self-care is something that can only happen once you’ve checked everything else off of your to-do list or when you can afford […]
Recognizing Minority Mental Health Month and Ways to Improve Care
This July is Minority Mental Health Month and there may be some of you who are wondering: Doesn’t the distinction of minority mental health further divide and isolate minority communities? Is “diversity” no more than a buzzword since the term has become so overused? Wouldn’t a whole month devoted to minority mental health divert attention […]
Finding Healing from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Psychological trauma is a reaction to a challenging or disturbing event. Usually, trauma occurs suddenly and unexpectedly. Trauma takes many forms, but if it interferes with a person’s day-to-day life, it can lead to mental health conditions. On June 27, 2022, we recognize Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Day. Symptoms of PTSD After a traumatic event, […]
Things to Know About LGBTQIA+ Mental Health Challenges & Barriers
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQIA+) members don’t necessarily face a higher risk of mental health problems. LGBTQIA+ individuals can, however, suffer from mental health issues due to stigma and discrimination from family, friends, and society. Being LGBTQIA+ is not a mental illness or disorder. Further, it is vital to be aware […]
Anxiety and Negative Thought Patterns
Clinically, negative thinking patterns are known as cognitive distortions. Negative thought patterns are an extreme and inaccurate way of thinking, such as: He’s late coming home from work, he must’ve been in an accident. I failed that exam. I should just drop out of school I’m bad at interviews, so what’s the point in applying […]
Women’s Health Month: Empowering Women
May is Women’s Health Month and Mental Health Awareness Month. In this post, we will discuss women’s mental health and how we can support each other instead of comparing ourselves to others. Everyone has faced many challenges over the last two years. However, for women, there are unique challenges that have exacerbated mental health issues, […]
What is “Doomscrolling” and what can you do about it?
What is Doomscrolling? Doom-scrolling is an excessive amount of screen time dedicated to absorbing negative news. We’ve all been victims of it more than once just in the past two years. In addition to content, opinions and emotions also flood our shared internet community. With the number of high-profile events that have occurred since the […]
How to Lower Your Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease
New research suggests that any amount of physical activity can protect your brain Moderate physical activity has been linked to better brain health in numerous studies. Research suggests that people who achieve at least moderate levels of fitness have a lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease later in life than those who do not get […]
Manic vs Depressive: What’s the difference in Bipolar Disorder?
March 30 – World Bipolar Day World Bipolar Day is on March 30th. Psychological conditions such as bipolar disorder severely affect mood, thoughts, and behaviors. Bipolar disorder is different for each person, but there will always be emotional shifts involved. An emotional shift is characterized by periods of mania and/or depression. While some may experience […]
Treating Insomnia with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
March 18: World Sleep Day Sleeping disorders, such as insomnia, can be challenging. When you can’t sleep well at night, it can make the rest of the day difficult. This cycle can negatively affect your relationships, mental health, and physical health. Good news: insomnia does not have to be a permanent problem. Sleeping well and […]