Tag: mental illness
How Your Brain Has You Stuck In The Negative
Feelings of depression cause us to become stuck in a cycle of repetitive thoughts and negative thinking. Whether we regret the past, are judging ourselves…
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…
How Millennials Are Reinventing The American Dream
The American dream is deeply ingrained in most Americans’ psyche. Originally it was defined by James Truslow Adams. He said that most Americans were seeking…
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….
Coping With Work-Related Stress
Regardless of what line of work you’re in, workplace demands are commonplace. Making it through days that are filled with work-related stress makes it tempting…
How Your Pet Helps Improve Your Health and Well-Being
Pets can be very beneficial to your mental health and well-being. It’s no wonder that over 65% of homes in America own a pet with…
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….
When is it Time to See a Therapist?
There are times when you may feel overwhelmed by the world around you and that no one seems to understand. You may feel like a…
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…
Coping Skills for Mental Illness and More
Finding the strategy or strategies that help you frame your thinking so that you can live more comfortably day to day is key to safeguarding…