Category: Mental Illness
Why Your Restless Mind is Problematic
One night of restless sleep or insomnia isn’t something you should worry about. In fact, we can probably pinpoint the reason we didn’t sleep that…
How Music Helps Both Your Physical And Your Mental Health
Whether you’re playing or listening to music, it will benefit both your physical and your mental health. This is something that was discovered when 400…
Managing Stress at the Beginning of the School Year
Both adults and children face stress at the beginning of the school year. This is because there are so many things that must be done….
Sugar And Your Mental Health Make For A Lethal Combination
Stress causes many of us to turn to sugar as a treat. However, there’s evidence that this has a negative impact on our mental health….
Sleep Deprivation Increases College Students’ Mental Health Risks
There was a recent research study into how sleep disorders affect the mental health of college students. This study looked at how not getting enough…
The Impact of Living Alone on Your Mental Health
In a recent study that was published in PLOS ONE Journal, researchers looked at the links between mental health and living by yourself. According to…
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…
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…
Dealing with Teen Anxiety
Feeling anxious during the teenage years is incredibly normal. For some, the teen years are the most stressful years of their life. Feeling anxiety can…
National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
September has been named National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in an effort to bring attention to this tragedy. Suicidal thoughts can affect anyone regardless of…
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…
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: Understanding OCD
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a type of anxiety disorder that is defined by repetitive behaviors involved in reducing anxiety, as well as intrusive thoughts that…