Does Exercise Help Mental Health?
There are certain things you can do to help yourself if you struggle with your mental health; one such thing is lifestyle changes like exercising regularly. Does exercise prevent mental illness or cure it? Not necessarily. Does exercise help mental health? Absolutely. If you work with a therapist or counselor, in addition to a treatment […]
Signs of Anger Issues in Children & Adults
We all feel angry at different points in our lives; this emotion is a necessary and healthy feeling in some situations. However, this can be problematic if it’s out of control. When you have a hard time controlling your emotions you could be experiencing anger issues. So how do you know when your anger or […]
5 Ways Pets and Mental Health Work Together
If you feel like you struggle with your mental health, it can be overwhelming. Mental health encompasses your psychological and emotional well-being. You can lead a more productive, happy, and healthy life when you have good mental health. If you have a mental health disorder or deal with extreme stress, you might look for lifestyle […]
Intrusive Thoughts & How to Clear Your Mind
Intrusive thoughts are something that we can all deal with from time to time. You might get something stuck in your head, and it could be distressing to you, but you can’t seem to get rid of it. You could have disturbing or violent thinking, sexual thinking that you repeatedly have, or it could be […]
How to Leave an Abusive Relationship
Figuring out how to leave an abusive relationship isn’t as simple as just packing up and walking out the door. Even just recognizing that you are in an abusive situation can be a difficult step. What’s obvious to other people may not be clear to you. It’s not easy to end a relationship in general. […]
How Does Social Media Affect Your Mental Health?
For the past decade, social media has become more and more pervasive. Nearly all of us likely use it somehow, whether Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, or any of the other platforms. Whether you’re a gen X, a millennial, or gen Z, you probably use it in some form. So how does social media affect your […]
Mental Health in Sports: Why Simone Biles Dropped Out of the Olympics
Simone Biles sent shockwaves across the world this week. She announced that she was dropping out of the 2021 Tokyo Olympics to prioritize her mental well-being. Her decision was met with a myriad of criticism and judgment. Biles is widely renowned for being one of the world’s greatest gymnastic athletes of all time. All of […]
Suicide Hotline: Help For When You’re in Crisis
Suicide is the second-leading cause of death in the United States for adults. It’s the third leading cause for teenagers; around 20% of teens experience a severe mental health crisis at some point. According to the Mental Health Services Administration, there is one death by suicide every 11 minutes. The utilization of a suicide […]
The Effects of Smoking on Mental Health
Most people are aware of the negative effects that smoking has on physical health. It is associated with an increased risk for cancer, heart disease, emphysema, and other serious health conditions. However, chemicals such as nicotine and other tobacco products, can also impact a person’s mood and mental health. While smoking rates have declined, they […]
10 Brain Exercises to Improve Mental Fitness
In our daily routines, we often find ourselves focused on when we can fit in a workout. We strive to work our arms, legs, abs, and every other part of our bodies. That way, they grow strong and fit and stay healthy, right? But, what about a mental workout? With all of that focus on […]