Why is Women’s Mental Health Important?
Given that March is National Women’s History Month, the question ‘Why is Women’s Mental Health Important?’ is pertinent to current mental health and wellness discourse. Mental health is a critical aspect of overall well-being, and women’s mental health, particularly, is a topic that deserves attention. Women face unique challenges and pressures that can impact their…
Read MoreExposure Therapy for Anxiety: How it is Used
Exposure therapy often treats post-traumatic stress, obsessive-compulsive disorders, and phobia disorders. These conditions all have one thing in common: anxiety. Exposure therapy has also succeeded in treating generalized anxiety and other anxiety disorders. Recent findings in the New York Times and Forbes Magazine highlight that exposure therapy had become a “gold-standard treatment” for different…
Read MoreVoices of Courage: Mary Hayashi
The following post could be potentially triggering to those experiencing suicidal thoughts. If you need immediate help, contact the Crisis Text Line by texting “START” to 741741. Welcome to Voices of Courage, a series in which we share inspiring stories of mental health advocates from all walks of life. Through these stories, we hope to…
Read MoreDoes Meditation Help Anxiety?
Recent research has been done to help answer the question, ‘does meditation help anxiety?’. A recent randomized clinical trial – one of the most respected methodologies for testing – discovered that over an 8-week period, patients with diagnosed anxiety disorders received as much of a benefit and reduction in symptoms through mindfulness-based mental health treatment…
Read MoreValentine’s Day and Mental Health – 12 Ways to Love Yourself this Month
Valentine’s Day is a time to celebrate love and affection with our significant others, friends, and family – even ourselves! However, it can also be a difficult time for those who struggle with their mental health. When we think of Valentine’s Day, our mind invariably wanders to little Belgian chocolates, bouquets of expensive roses, and…
Read MoreHow Are You Coping with Seasonal Affective Disorder?
Some people thrive in winter. But many others do not due to a form of depression clinically know as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), often misrepresented as the “winter blues.” Seasonal affective disorder is a serious and unfortunately common mood disorder characterized by intense, short-term depression that peaks in the winter months, and subsides as the…
Read MoreHow to Love Someone With Depression
Over 21 million adults in the United States had at least one episode of major depression in the past year. For millions of people, these episodes are a monthly, weekly, or sometimes even daily occurrence. In fact, many of us may know someone with depression, regardless of whether they are open about their struggles. Yet…
Read MoreInpatient vs Residential Treatment
When is a person interned in an inpatient facility? When are they entered into residential treatment? Are the two one and the same? Or is there a significant difference? Whether you are a friend, a family member, a close loved one, or a caretaker, knowing the difference can be crucial – especially if your loved…
Read MoreOvercoming New Year Depression and Sadness
Are you feeling down and depressed after the new year? You’re not alone. Many people struggle with New Year depression and sadness. Typically a new year means new opportunities and new chances for success, right? Well, not always. The new year can be surprisingly depressive, especially if you have the habit of placing unrealistic expectations…
Read MoreWhy You Might Need to Review Your Health Insurance this Month
Health insurance plans can be difficult and stressful to deal with. But with healthcare reform and insurance practices continuing to be a recurring trend in the news cycle for multiple years now, it might pay to keep an eye on your own coverage – and figure out whether you need to take the appropriate steps to…
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