We all know how important it is to maintain our mental health - especially in the last few years.
Mental health is about how we perceive the world - how we think, act and feel. It's about our psychological, social and emotional well-being.
Depression is quite common, affecting over 20 million people in the United States alone. Feeling sad or depressed can really affect your life in a negative way. Even simple chores or tasks like getting out of bed or going to get groceries can feel like an enormous task. Experts state that clinical depression is marked […]
The holidays are upon us, which can be a wonderful time of year. However, if you’re not careful, you could allow high amounts of stress to affect you mentally, emotionally, or physically. We’ve got to be mindful of how much stress we’re carrying, especially during the holiday season. The good news is that it is […]
When you are struggling with depression, it can seem as though there is no light at the end of the tunnel. It can seem as though you are alone and there is no hope. The thoughts that go through your mind when you are depressed can seem never-ending and extremely true. I’ve dealt with a […]
Sometimes, we all need a little help. There’s absolutely no shame in reaching out when you need it. There’s nothing wrong with asking for support. After all, everyone needs someone to lean on once and a while. Yet, sometimes, our support systems fall short. We may feel as though we have no where to turn. […]
When you’re trying to bust out that next big work project or maybe even finally sift through your finances and budgets, the last thing you need is brain fatigue. Combating slow processing, irritability, and even poor memory recall can throw a wrench in your productivity plans, leaving you feeling, well, pretty useless (We’ve all been […]
Most people contend with angry feelings from time to time. Maybe it’s due to an injustice going on in the world. Or you’re feeling frustrated over something you wish would change. Anger may even arise for no apparent reason. Anger is a natural emotion and there’s nothing wrong with experiencing it. However, it is important […]
Over the last few years, we have been seeing a shift in the healthcare field, with mental health increasingly receiving the attention it never received in the past. It goes without saying that this is an excellent and much-needed movement. However, just like with anything that is advancing, there is a lot of misinformation spread […]
Podcasts are a great way to learn something new while on the go. You could be doing your thing; be it cleaning, cooking, driving, etc., and have a podcast play in the background. You will be surprised by how much you will learn about new topics you are curious about. Previously, I used to be […]
American philosopher William James once said, “The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another.” This doesn’t mean avoiding distress or unpleasant emotions in life. In fact, experiencing negative emotions or events is something everyone goes through at one point in time or another. “Distress tolerance” is all about learning […]
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