Eating disorders come only second to opioid overdoses, the deadliest mental illness in the United States. Every 52 minutes, the effects of this condition take a life, and 26% of these deaths occur by suicide. Many people with disordered eating patterns live in denial about causing themselves harm. How do you know if you’ve crossed the […]
How Mental Health Professionals Use the Schizophrenia Test
Schizophrenia affects 24 million people worldwide. Living with undiagnosed schizophrenia is a scary prospect. Without a diagnosis, patients have trouble accessing the resources and specialists they need. The presence of a mental health disorder doesn’t have to be a life sentence. Please continue reading below to learn more about schizophrenia and its symptoms. You will also […]
Is a Weighted Blanket Helpful for My Mental Health?
Each year, 1/5 of adults in the United States experience mental illness. Having a mental illness can negatively impact daily life if you don’t attempt to manage it. There are several ways to alleviate uncomfortable symptoms caused by a mental health disorder. Is a weighted blanket helpful for mental health? Keep reading to find out. […]
Coping with Working from Home During COVID-19
How many mornings have you shut off that alarm, wishing you could just work from home in your PJs? Well now many of us are getting our wish thanks to COVID-19. While in theory working from home may seem ideal, the reality for many of us is that it’s, well, kind of a pain. Particularly […]
Tips for Coping with Social Isolation
Humans are social creatures and we don’t do well in isolation. That’s exactly why state penitentiaries punish prisoners by putting them into solitary confinement. It causes them great mental anguish. Many of us have felt like prisoners in solitary confinement over the last couple of months because of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdown. And […]
How to Cope with the Stress and Anxiety Caused by COVID-19
If you’re like most people, you are doing your best to stay calm during COVID-19 pandemic. But that can feel incredibly difficult at times. When not worrying about friends and loved one’s health, there’s also the conflicting information provided by the media and the economic ramifications of the virus that have people on edge. Signs […]
Coping with Seasonal Affective Disorder
Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, is a major depressive disorder that occurs during the same season each year. Also known as the “winter blues,” SAD typically comes on in the fall and winter, when the light is diminished. SAD is believed to affect nearly 10 million Americans and is four times more common in women […]
How to Deal with Loneliness Around Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s day is just around the corner. For many people that means celebrating with their spouse or partner and showing them extra love and attention. But for others, Valentine’s Day is a sad reminder that they are single or are perhaps grieving the recent loss of their significant other. If you are celebrating it alone […]
How Infidelity Affects Mental Health
No one ever wants to be on the receiving end of romantic betrayal. The emotional pain of discovering that someone you love and trust has been cheating and lying to you can be overwhelming. When you are the victim of massive deception and betrayal, it can leave you feeling sadness, confusion, resentment, and anger. Many […]
Is Social Media Bad for Your Mental Health?
Have you been feeling a bit low lately, but you can’t quite put your finger on why? It may have something to do with your social media habits. According to a recent study, social media use can increase depression and loneliness. For years people have suspected that social media use might have an ability to […]