There has been countless research done over the years regarding how your surroundings can influence your mood and impact your mental health. However, it’s never a bad idea to dig deeper into those ideas to determine how your environment could be affecting your mental well-being. Depending on where you live,…
A Face to Die For? How do you take it if somebody says they want to kill themselves because of their acne? When thinking about the contributing factors to suicide a lay person’s fast list might look like- divorce or break up, financial problems, drug abuse, chronic depression, grief over…
Most people are fully aware of how important it is to take care of their physical health. However, mental health is just as important, and thankfully more people are starting to realize that. Nevertheless, there are still some stigmas surrounding mental health, leaving many to go without the care they…
Chronic stress and anxiety can be completely debilitating. If you’ve lived with a generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) for any amount of time, then you’ll know how day-to-day worries can quickly spiral out of control and leave you feeling panicked and in need of help. If you do suffer from GAD,…
How we look or think we look can play a significant role in our mood and mental well-being. Unfortunately, our society has created false ideas of what bodies should look like, which has led to a massive epidemic of individuals with poor body image. From social media and movies to…
The Importance of Mental Health for College Students Going to college is often presented as being an important and positive life milestone. It can certainly be personally, professionally, and socially enriching. However, there isn’t enough acknowledgment of the fact that, for many students, navigating this time is psychologically and emotionally…
Creating a Safe Space for Yourself Your mental wellness is a valuable attribute. One approach to maintaining psychological and emotional health is by creating a safe space for yourself. However, as with so many mental health-related concepts, there is a certain amount of uncertainty and stigma surrounding this practice. Rest…
Mental Health Considerations for College Students College is a time of great change and stress. Many students figure out who they are with less influence from their parents. They meet people with viewpoints they’ve never considered. They have to balance schoolwork, their social lives, and their budget in ways…
When it comes to finding a drug rehab facility, you have a lot of options. But every facility is looking to promote their program’s strengths, so it can be difficult to know which one is best for you or your loved one. It is important to get a detailed description…
Negative thoughts are a great source of anxiety and despair for many of us… they can be crushingly overwhelming… so much so that they feel like a physical weight… pressing down on us. They seem to come out of nowhere… at times hitting us like a bus at full…