Do you wear a fitness tracker like a Fitbit or Jawbone — or perhaps you log your calories and/or physical activity in an app on your smartphone? If so, then you’re like over half of Americans (51% to be exact) who also use a fitness tracking device on a daily basis. As fitness technology becomes […]
If you are in treatment for a mental health disorder, finding ways to fill your time around your therapy and treatments can be a challenge. Mental health podcasts could be just the solution you’ve been looking for to fill your time in between sessions or during your downtime at the facility. Podcasts are becoming more […]
Approximately one percent of American women suffer from anorexia nervosa in their lifetime — but what about men? Eating disorders are often thought of as a women’s health problem, but in reality, they can affect anyone at any time. The pressure to look a certain way spares no one — but the pressure to appear […]
Many people have never heard the term “body-focused repetitive behaviors”, yet a surprising number of us suffer from them. Sometimes abbreviated to BFRBs, body-focused repetitive behaviors are a set of interrelated disorders that are categorized by routines that center around self-grooming. Sufferers may pick, pull, bite or scrape their nails, skin or hair. Around 3% […]
Whether creating it yourself or just enjoying looking at it, art is an inspiring and relaxing activity which many people love. However, artistic expression goes further than enjoyment and relaxation. In fact, studies have recently shown that art as a form of therapy during recovery can be extremely valuable when it comes to treating problems […]
If you or someone you love is experiencing thoughts of suicide and suicide ideation, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, available 24/7 at 1-800-273-8255, or text HOME to the Crisis Text Line at 741-741 to chat with a trained crisis counselor. Suicidality is a controversial subject — and for good reason. The suicide rate in […]
Today, most adults spend around a third of their lives in the workplace. Even though remote working has become more common, having a full-time job can, inevitably, shape mental health habits and these, in turn, can hinder or help performance. Business owners and employers have a key role to play in helping their staff to […]
2019 has been the year of natural disasters. In July 2019, Hurricane Barry struck the Louisiana coast, causing $600 million worth of damages. More recently, wildfires struck Northern California, burning over 77,000 acres of forest in just ten days. Undoubtedly, these disasters affect the environment — but what about the people who live in it? […]
Depression is one of the most common mental disorders in the United States that affects millions of Americans every day. In fact, according to the National Institute of Mental Health, 17.3 million adults in the United States had at least one major depressive episode in 2017. For some individuals, depression can result in severe impairments […]
Understandably, death is something that’s hard to cope with. We miss those we loved and shared our lives with, but it is also a time to reflect and remember the good times. The loss of a loved one is a tragic event in anyone’s life. The phrase “moving on” is hard to understand and is […]