June is PTSD Awareness Month. Nearly 6 out of every 100 people (or 6% of the population) will have PTSD at some point in their lives. About 8 in 100 women (8%) and about 4 in 100 men (4%) will experience PTSD. Approximately 12 million adults in the U.S. have PTSD during a given year.[…]
Bust the Blues Sometimes you need a mental lift. There are some simple steps you can take to build a “happiness habit” that may help get you through a tough spell. These pick-me-ups aren’t meant to replace treatment for serious depression, acute anxiety, or other clinical issues. If you need help, tell your doctor[…]
The signs and symptoms of mental health issues can vary widely in severity and frequency from person to person. That’s why it’s not always easy to determine if what you’re feeling is something situational that may pass on its own, or whether it’s something persistent that may require professional help. It’s important to know that[…]
Key Facts: According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): 1 in 5 Americans live with a mental health condition. This means that either you or someone you know has been impacted. 1 in every 20 Americans is living with a serious mental health condition like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or long-term recurring major[…]
Obesity is a common and serious condition that affects around 42% of adults in the United States. Obesity can increase your risk of physical health conditions, such as: Type 2 diabetes Heart attack Stroke Certain cancers It can also put you at greater risk of severe complications if you develop COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus.[…]
Create Boundaries And Check In With Yourself Social Worker Ebony Davis offers strategies helpful for people needing support in remaining emotionally and mentally regulated amid today’s demanding work culture. Employee burnout has always been a work issue across industries, but in recent years, specifically the last two, the problem has only intensified amongst working[…]
When stress gets the best of you, don’t think twice about taking a personal day. Learn how to take a successful mental health day that leaves your brain actually feeling better. Just because you’re not coughing up phlegm or in bed with a fever doesn’t mean you shouldn’t take a day off. No, that doesn’t[…]
Depression is one of the most common types of mental illness among Americans. While everyone has experienced sadness, not everyone has experienced depression. In fact, if you’ve never been depressed, chances are that you don’t have a real grasp on what living with this complex mental illness is like. Depression is insidious. It affects[…]
Track gratitude and achievement with a journal. Include 3 things you were grateful for and 3 things you were able to accomplish each day. Start your day with a cup of coffee. Coffee consumption is linked to lower rates of depression. If you can’t drink coffee because of the caffeine, try another good-for-you drink like[…]
Overview A substance use disorder (SUD) is a mental disorder that affects a person’s brain and behavior, leading to a person’s inability to control their use of substances such as legal or illegal drugs, alcohol, or medications. Symptoms can range from moderate to severe, with addiction being the most severe form of SUDs. Researchers have[…]