Have you ever laid in bed at night with racing thoughts full of worry and anxiety, making it almost impossible to get a good night’s sleep? With seemingly never-ending to-do lists and problems that seem like you must solve ASAP, our minds are constantly thinking and worrying. We can’t sleep or concentrate because we have
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Chronic Illness and Depression – Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options
The Link between Chronic Illness and Mental health A chronic illness lasts for a very long time, and rarely can be fully cured. It can drain someone’s physical strength, and now research is showing how it affects mental health as well. About 1/3 of people with a chronic illness experience depression (source). Breakdown of depression
Read MoreUnderstanding Anxiety
Symptoms of anxiety disorders affect more than 40 million adults in the U.S., or about 18% of the population, every year. In 2020, The World Health Organization has estimated that the COVID-19 pandemic led to a 27.6% increase in depression and a 25.6% increase in anxiety disorders worldwide. If you’ve ever noticed that your moods
Read MoreGetting a Mental Health Diagnosis
What is a Mental Health Diagnosis? When you’re sick with a cold or a fever, what do you do? You might try all the home remedies from your childhood, and when that doesn’t work, you might turn to the internet. After a day or two of failed internet solutions, you’ll probably drive to the doctor,
Read MoreThe Importance of Men’s Health Awareness
June is a month focused on celebrating all types of people and bringing awareness to numerous causes. One of the most important campaigns we bring awareness to in June is men’s health. The purpose of Men’s Health Month is to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease
Read MoreComing out as LGBTQ+ and Living Proudly
We all deserve the right to live authentically, but for so many people in the LGBTQ+ community, living authentically requires a few extra steps. “Coming out” is the process of telling friends, family, coworkers, and anyone you encounter that you exist outside the heteronormative culture we live in. You are not a straight, cis-gendered person.
Read MoreHow to Stop Procrastinating and Conquer your To-Do List
We all do it- watch as the big deadline approaches, our anxiety rising but our bodies not jumping to action. Then, an hour before it’s due, panic takes hold, and you finish your assignment in a caffeine-induced haze. Procrastinating is a widespread problem, with about 20% of adults being chronic procrastinators (source). It’s worse for
Read MoreManaging Body-Image Anxiety
As summer approaches, many of us begin planning our well-deserved vacations, chill weekend getaways, and much-needed quality time with our friends and family. The weather is warmer and the sun is out which means days spent lounging at beaches, lakes, and pools are quickly approaching. Although these fun summer activities are meant to bring happiness
Read MoreMental Health in the LGBTQ+ Community
It is officially the start of Pride Month, which means celebrating the diverse sexual orientations and gender identities of people all across the country. The LGBTQ+ community is made up of people who identify as Lesbian (L), Gay (G), Bisexual (B), Trans (T), Queer (Q), or other sexual orientations and gender identities such as asexual,
Read MoreConnecting our Physical and Mental Health
About one in three people with a long-term physical health problem also have a mental health problem, such as depression or anxiety. Depression can cause headaches, fatigue, and digestive problems, with anxiety resulting in stomach issues. Both can cause insomnia, restlessness, and difficulty concentrating. But you can improve your mental and physical health simultaneously. During
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