Mental Illness Can Impact Anyone, Including Parents Mental disorders are conditions that impact how a person experiences the world. These conditions can impact how you think, feel, and act. It may even impact how you cope with events, employment, and interpersonal relationships. Mental health conditions can affect anyone, truly. No matter your age, gender, or… Continue reading Balancing Act: Managing Your Mental Illness While Parenting
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Body Image and Mental Health: Impact On Self-Esteem
Defining Body Image The National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA) defines body image as “how you see yourself when you look in the mirror or when you picture yourself in your mind.” It includes: Many of us start to experience a negative self-image at a noticeably early age. Socialization and the media play a significant role… Continue reading Body Image and Mental Health: Impact On Self-Esteem
Sleep and Mental Health: The Importance of a Good Night’s Sleep for a Sound Mind
We all know that when we don’t sleep for an extended period of time our physical health suffers. We feel groggy, lethargic, and have difficulty concentrating. But sleep deprivation is not just a detriment to our bodies. It also takes a huge toll on our minds. According to the Columbia University Department of Psychiatry, there… Continue reading Sleep and Mental Health: The Importance of a Good Night’s Sleep for a Sound Mind
Building Resilience: Finding Strength During the Mental Health Struggle
What is Resilience? Resilience is a critical part of navigating mental health challenges. According to the American Psychological Association, “Psychologists define resilience as the process of adapting well in the face of adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats, or significant sources of stress—such as family and relationship problems, serious health problems, or workplace and financial stressors.” But… Continue reading Building Resilience: Finding Strength During the Mental Health Struggle
Coping With Chronic Stress: Management Techniques for Day-To-Day Life
According to the World Health Organization, chronic stress “can be defined as a state of worry or mental tension caused by a difficult situation.” Although stress is a natural human response that most people experience, too much of it can lead to serious health conditions. Both the body and mind can be negatively impacted by… Continue reading Coping With Chronic Stress: Management Techniques for Day-To-Day Life
Anxiety: What it Means and How to Cope
Anxiety is a normal part of the human condition. As individuals, we experience different types of anxiety regularly. This anxiety is usually categorized as “worry.” Worry about money, family, jobs, etc. But for people who are suffering from an anxiety disorder, small “worries” turn into big, overwhelming thoughts and feelings that can become difficult to… Continue reading Anxiety: What it Means and How to Cope
What causes chronic pain? Is chronic pain a disability?
Medically Reviewed and Written By: Kathleen O’Shea Northrup, MD What Causes Chronic Pain? When people think of pain, they frequently imagine injuries like fractures or burns or pain from illnesses like strep throat or appendicitis. This type of pain is known as acute pain, meaning it comes on fairly quickly and is expected to resolve… Continue reading What causes chronic pain? Is chronic pain a disability?
Natural Ways to Ease Chronic Pain: Embracing a Holistic Approach to Wellness
Living with chronic pain can be a challenging and exhausting experience. Constantly seeking pain management relief from medications might not always be the best solution. In this blog post, we will explore natural ways to ease chronic pain that have been tried and tested by many individuals. By adopting a holistic approach to wellness, we… Continue reading Natural Ways to Ease Chronic Pain: Embracing a Holistic Approach to Wellness
10 Things You Need to Know About Living With a Mental Illness
Going to therapy or talking with friends or family about things like anxiety, depression or PTSD, was once considered taboo. But, mental health has increasingly become a more widely accepted topic of discussion. In 2018, the American Psychological Association found that 87% of American adults agreed that having a mental health disorder is nothing to be ashamed… Continue reading 10 Things You Need to Know About Living With a Mental Illness
What Happens to Your Mental Health If You Don’t Get Adequate Sleep?
You’ve probably noticed that after a rough night of sleep, you don’t quite feel yourself. You may be a little slower to get out of bed in the morning, go for an extra cup of coffee, or even opt for a mid-afternoon nap. The physical effects of sleep deprivation are usually pretty clear, but the… Continue reading What Happens to Your Mental Health If You Don’t Get Adequate Sleep?