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 […]
Quick, shallow breaths. Clammy, shaking palms. Feeling like the world is closing in around you. We all experience anxiety from time to time — but what happens when anxiety becomes more than just a transient feeling? An astounding number of people suffer from a clinical anxiety disorder every year: 40 million Americans, or approximately 18% […]
70 to 80 percent of women will experience, at a minimum, the “baby blues” after giving birth. But what happens when the baby blues consumes your entire life, making it difficult to care for your newborn baby? Then you’re most likely dealing with a case of postpartum depression Awareness of postpartum depression has been on […]
Medical professionals are aware of the link between appetite and anxiety, however the connection still isn’t fully understood. We all respond differently to anxiety, however, many sufferers report that stress results in not only appetite changes, but also changes in how they relate to food and enjoy eating. Externally, appetite issues caused by anxiety may […]
For many people struggling with body image issues, counting calories becomes a way of life. If you routinely check packaging labels, keep a food journey and obsess over what you’re eating on a daily basis, it’s time to redirect your focus. For most of the last hundred years, we have been told that calorie counting […]