From Sierra Powell Mental health is a term that covers many areas. It includes anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, depression, and more. There are many puzzles and taboos associated with discussing mental health. However, mental health affects every single aspect of a person’s life. The way mental health affects your life Mental health affects your ability to…
When you started your career, you were probably told that working hard and saving plenty of money would put you on your way to financial independence and a comfortable retirement. While this is good and true advice, it overlooks one thing: Your savings wonโt matter if you arenโt healthy. Your health is your most valuable…
I’ve said this many times on the blog, but I talk a lot about mental health. It is a subject that concerns me all the time, and the more I discuss it, the more it comes up in everyday life. I consider mental health an important part of people’s lives, which is what makes Mental…
It’s May, which means it’s another big month for mental health! May is Mental Health Awareness Month in the United States, an annual event dedicated to raising national mental health awareness. While mental health awareness occurs year round, this month is a time for specific conversations about reducing the mental health stigma and advocating the…
Society seems to require us to always be calm and have full control over how we feel, no matter the circumstances. Suppressing emotions seems like a great way to prove that you are strong, not a weak crybaby. However, if you hide how you really feel it can have serious health consequences, such as: B….
A new study found that 23% of women and people with gynecological organs felt โnot heardโ about their reproductive health at medical appointments. We are investigating why this is so and seeking advice from a family doctor in order to be heard Many of us will understand the importance of taking our reproductive health seriously…
New mental health hubs will be set up by April next, offering physical health exams and psychological therapy in one place Becoming a parent brings a number of changes, both mentally and physically. Everyone experiences these changes differently and some need more support than others, but that support has not always been easy to come…
When I was in the middle of a series of anxiety attacks a few weeks ago, I couldn’t think of much else that was going on that day. Fortunately, as it was the weekend, I had no work or plans, but my anxious symptoms made me feel like the whole day was a wash. But…
TW: This post is about suicide / suicidal thoughts. Like millions of people around the world, I saw Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s Oprah interview this week. I thought it was very good for a lot of reasons, but since this is a mental health blog, I’ll stick with what we do and what inspired…
Social media influencers have had a tremendous impact on online culture, often serving as role models and mentors to the people who follow them. Influencers promote a particular lifestyle, different products and brands, and original content on their social media pages. Almost everything influencers post has been tailored to appear ideal and support an image….
For me, research is an important part of living with depression and anxiety. When I first found out about my mental health issues, Google was my best friend and I looked up everything from symptoms to the best way to overcome depression. I found a lot of helpful information that taught me a lot about…
If you have job issues that are affecting your mental health from the pandemic, you are not alone Given the surge in the UK unemployment rate, according to the latest ONS figures, a new report warns that unemployment and job insecurity will have a profound effect on mental health across the UK during the Covid-19…
Everyone has their own way of seeing the world. While many of us see it in very similar ways, there are still personality traits and life experiences that make our point of view unique. Some people refer to these as the “lenses” through which we see the world. The lenses through which I see the…
By Milica Kostic “Life is a risk.” We hear this claim so often that it is now an accepted truth. Or maybe it’s the other way around and we hear it so often because it’s the truth. Anyway, everything we do in our life is at risk. At any point in time, things can go…
In the United States, the number of people aged 65 and over is expected to more than double in the coming decades, from 46 million to 98 million. And all of these elderly people will most likely face one or more health crises at some point. From chronic illnesses to mobility problems, many of the…
