Category: Mental Health
Mental Health Tips for College Students
College is the first time most young people will live by themselves and experience true independence. The idea of no curfews, shorter class time and…
5 Ways Social Media is Affecting Your Mental Health
Technology has opened countless doors to communication through a myriad of social sites referred to as social media. These various social platforms offer amazing benefits…
Codependency: How it Affects Mental Health
Putting others’ needs before your own can be a positive quality, but how much of this seemingly harmless behavior is too much? People pleasing is…
Discover Your Self-Worth
Below, we have listed some recommendations for how you can increase self-worth and improve your mental health to help make YOU your first true love…
5 Mental Health Resolutions for 2018
As 2017 comes to a close and a new year knocks at the door, we find ourselves evaluating events as well as our own personal…
Reality vs. Delusions – Living with Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a complex mental illness that affects 51 million people worldwide. Most individuals who suffer from schizophrenia experience hallucinations that can range from loud…
Depression – Defeating the Social Stigma
“I am so depressed!” This statement is used so often that we have become desensitized to its seriousness. Every one of us feels sad at…
Mental Health Awareness Month
Understanding what life is like for those who suffer from mental illness is top of mind this month as May is Mental Health Awareness Month….
Understanding Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a severe mental disorder that can be very disabling if not treated properly. Though uncommon, schizophrenia is chronic and can make its victims…
What is PTSD
Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can occur when a person has experienced a traumatic event in which there was an actual or perceived threat of…
Understanding Depression: What is Postpartum Depression?
The baby blues are no joking matter, and women worldwide know this if they have experienced the effects of postpartum depression (PPD) after giving birth….
Ways to Improve Mental Health
“Every day begins with an act of courage and hope.” Do you remember the very first time you consciously recognized that you or someone close…