March 30th is World Bipolar Day! Every year, World Bipolar Day is celebrated on the birthday of Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh. Van Gogh is widely known as one of the most influential artists in the history of Western art… but did you know that he was posthumously diagnosed with […]
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There’s nothing better than a good night’s sleep. We all know how refreshing it feels to wake up after an uninterrupted slumber of eight or nine hours. Your mood feels amplified, your mind clear, and you’re ready to take on the day. While we all know about the fantastic benefits […]
Over 28 million Americans will suffer from an eating disorder at some point in their life. That’s why National Eating Disorder Awareness Week is so important. Bulimia nervosa and anorexia nervosa are estimated to affect at least 2-3% of women at some point in their life. Women ages 12-25 are most susceptible to these […]
Research cited by the CDC shows that 1 in 14 children have a caregiver with poor mental health. Studies have found that mental health conditions in parents have a significant impact on their children’s own health and behavior. In this article we will cover the numerous reasons for parents to […]
Depression and attention-deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) are two common conditions that can sometimes co-exist in an individual. Doctors sometimes call these comorbid disorders, meaning they can exist at the same time. Depression is nearly three times more prevalent among adults with ADHD. ADHD has also been linked to anxiety disorders. […]
If you have a loved one who is struggling with depression, you are not alone. According to the most recent estimates from the National Institute of Mental Health, over 7 percent of all U.S. adults experienced an episode of major depression in 2019. Healthline estimates that 16.2 million adults in the U.S. have one […]
Sitting still can be a moving experience. Meditation is a popular form of mindfulness-based stress reduction. In fact, 14.2% of American adults experimented with meditation in 2017. One reason why meditation has become so popular is increased stress. More psychiatrists are recommending to people that they should try meditation in order to […]
Is your mood affected by the weather? Do you dread the dark winter months? Well, you may be one of the millions of Americans that suffer from seasonal depression or seasonal affective disorder. Year after year, a significant reduction in sunlight coincides with many people feeling emotionally drained and even […]
When we speak of mental health care, we refer to our psychological, emotional, and social well-being. Our mental health can affect how we act, feel, and think. Mental health illnesses are common in the United States; around 20% of adults experience mental illness each year. A similar number of Americans between […]
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to loom over the world, there’s another pandemic lurking beneath the surface—our worsening mental health. Poor mental health is one of the under-recognized effects of COVID-19. Health professionals and government officials have to prioritize community physical health during this difficult time. People who are suffering […]
