September is Suicide Prevention Month
With September being Suicide Prevention Month, we think it’s necessary to highlight the impact of mental illness and what we can do to watch out for the people we love. Millions of people are affected by suicide each year; with mental well-being so profoundly affected by the coronavirus pandemic, National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month is […]
Counseling for Two Addicts In a Relationship
Two addicts in a relationship can be problematic and potentially a recipe for disaster while on your own recovery journey. At the same time, if you are in a relationship with another user and you both commit to recovery, you may be a support system for one another. Below, we delve more into the things […]
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 […]
