July is National Minority Mental Health Month

July is National Minority Mental Health Month

Mental health conditions don’t discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color or sexual identity. Anyone can go through the challenges of mental illness no matter what their background is. That being said, background and identity can make access to mental health...
Overcoming the Stigma of Seeking Therapy

Overcoming the Stigma of Seeking Therapy

The good news is that more and more Americans are seeking therapy to help them with their mental health issues, from depression to anxiety. In fact, nearly half of American households say at least one member of the family has sought mental health treatment in the past...
The Effects of Social Media on Depression

The Effects of Social Media on Depression

We’re all guilty of it: mindlessly scrolling through our social media feeds whenever we get a few spare moments. Sometimes, those minutes extend to hours. Those hours are killing us, and the trend doesn’t seem to be slowing down. Our collective psychology is being...
Stress and Coping: Managing Life’s Transitions

Stress and Coping: Managing Life’s Transitions

Life’s roadblocks can pop up at any time. While times of crisis can happen at any time for anyone, there are common transitions that can pose challenges for many people. From entering the teen years and then college…first jobs…first children…mid-life...
May is Mental Health Month

May is Mental Health Month

With May being Mental Health Month, it’s important to understand and spread awareness of mental health issues ranging from anxiety to depression. As such, Mental Health America’s 2018 focus is Fitness #4Mind4Body. Being healthy is a whole-body experience. When we eat...