Understanding Climate Change Anxiety
Anxiety can take many forms and come from many different parts of our lives. Many people experience anxiety surrounding things that they have little...
Talking about mental health matters, and the words we use can have a huge impact. In a study from Emory University, researchers found 50 psychological and psychiatric terms to avoid because they are shown to be shame-inducing and stigmatizing. But what exactly is stigmatizing about the language we use, and how can we respectfully discuss mental health?
Anxiety can take many forms and come from many different parts of our lives. Many people experience anxiety surrounding things that they have little...
There are new buzzwords surrounding attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and other mental health topics every day. It can be hard to make sense...
We’ve all been there in the middle of a conversation that seems to be heating up, more and more, until finally… boom. We explode....
In the intricate landscape of ADHD, procrastination emerges as a formidable adversary, weaving its threads through the core challenges that individuals with ADHD face....
The fast paced academic world can be slow to see how a student’s mental health is so intimately connected to their academic performance. In...
For many people who battle depression and anxiety, therapy can go a long way, but cannot change the chemical imbalance in the brain. That’s...
Healthy relationships require sharing your needs while also respecting the needs of your partner. This is where setting boundaries and placing ultimatums can come...
Often, anxiety can come from fear or anticipation of the unknown. You can’t predict what exactly will happen next in your life, but having...
When emotions are heightened, your perception of a conversation or situation may be skewed. You might react impulsively or intensely. In these moments it...
Keeping an eye on your finances can be a challenging thing. On top of the typical ups and downs of maintaining a budget, the...
The amount of people with mental health conditions is on the rise. More than 1 in 5 adults in the United States have a...
Depression isn’t as obvious as walking around with a rain cloud above your head, but there are some patterns that can signal you may...
In recent years, the discourse surrounding therapy and mental health has made significant strides in reducing the associated stigma. This ongoing conversation plays a...
Each day, human beings experience a vast range of positive and negative emotions. However, when we feel we need to hide these emotions from...
Stress is common among people today. However prolonged and unresolved stress can lead us into a “Survival Mode” state of mind. It is important...
Naloxone can save lives. It’s a drug that can quickly reverse an overdose of opioids like heroin, fentanyl, oxycodone, and codeine. Naloxone works by...
Addiction is a disease that can consume every aspect of your life. It impacts you if you are actively trying to manage your addiction,...
After fighting with someone, there may be lingering resentment, tense silence, or awkwardness. It can be difficult to figure out what to say and...
Stress is something we all experience, which makes it difficult to recognize when what what you’re experiencing goes beyond stress. This is especially true...
The majority of us will experience trauma at some point in our lives. Whether that trauma stems from physical, sexual, or emotional abuse, it...
Childhood isn’t simply a stage of life that we pass through on our way to adulthood and leave behind when we become “mature.” Rather,...
It’s said that a smile can light up a room, but did you know certain circuits in your brain also “light up” when you...
You’re standing on the ledge of a scenic lookout point, safely protected by guardrails when—suddenly—the thought of tumbling over the rail pops into your...
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