There are various causes of addiction that put people at a higher risk for struggling with this disease. Addiction can be passed down through family members, for starters. Some people are also vulnerable to substance use as a result of their upbringing, health conditions, and even who they decide to spend their time with. But...Read More
When you think of unhealthy coping mechanisms, drug and alcohol addiction may come to mind. There’s no doubt that smoking, drinking, and the use of harder drugs like heroin, opioids, or methamphetamine are unhealthy coping mechanisms in their own right, but it’s also true that other types of coping mechanisms can contribute to addiction and...Read More
Ever consider how your social media habits affect your mental health? Not surprisingly, the use of social networks such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, can positively or negatively influence your mental state depending on how much energy you devote to crafting a personal narrative, making social comparisons, or keeping up with an endless friends list....Read More
When you need mental health care, you may not be able to wait. That’s when you need a local psychiatric hospital. These mental health centers are ideal for people in need of inpatient treatment, crisis care services, and outpatient mental health services. But what level of care is right for you? And which mental health...Read More
At some time or another, everyone has seen a doctor because of their physical health. Sore throats, stomach aches, sprained ankles—nobody bats an eye at these ailments. But as conversations about emotional well-being come to the forefront, more and more people are asking themselves: What is mental health? And how can I stay or get...Read More
Film is a fantastic medium to explore issues like mental health and, just as importantly, mental illness. Of course, not all mental health movies are created equal. The best mental health movies can inspire and incite positive change, where the worst ones can insult and bring about feelings of shame. We know how frustrating poorly...Read More
The Mental Health Foundation‘s Mental Health Awareness Week is here (May 18th-24th), and the theme this year is kindness. That means showing kindness both to others and to yourself. But what are you supposed to do during Mental Health Awareness Week, and how can you join in on the message of spreading kindness? We found...Read More
As we continue to navigate the coronavirus pandemic, there’s a growing trend of shaming people for leaving their homes. And while you should stay safe by social distancing and staying home when possible, sometimes you need vital resources that you can’t get at home. But what counts as a good reason to leave your home...Read More
Everybody has felt anxiety. Whether it’s about a new social situation, a presentation, or anything else, we all know that feeling of nervousness. But chronic anxiety may be a cause for concern. If you feel a persistent, debilitating nervousness, then you may suffer from one of several common types of anxiety. There are many types...Read More
With the coronavirus outbreak, many people have fallen into what experts call a coronavirus depression. This problem affects millions of people, but it’s especially present in people already living with clinical depression. Even if you’ve never received a mental health diagnosis, you could still be at-risk for depression due to COVID-19. Groups that may face...Read More
