Mental Health

Mental health issues seem to be on a rise, making it more important than ever to cherish and manage one’s well-being by learning how to improve your mental and emotional health. But what does that entail? For most people, mental health is an afterthought or a marker of overall well-being at best. And while the…

Self-harm, or non-suicidal self-harm, involves voluntarily and explicitly harming one’s body without the intent to end one’s life. Anywhere from 15 to 20 percent of adolescents and young adults experience non-suicidal self-harm, as opposed to about 6 percent of adults. Non-suicidal self-harm is highest in people who report self-criticism and self-directed negative emotions. But is self harm an…

It’s a rough time to be a college student. The COVID pandemic has affected many young adults severely, both on a personal and academic level — which has also brought about many mental health issues in college students. Students who were already struggling financially are facing rising costs and dropping incomes and might not have…

There are many types of mental disorders, each of which produces a variety of symptoms that can impact individuals differently. For this reason, it’s important to seek help from a mental health professional for help. If you suspect you may be experiencing one or more symptoms of a mental disorder, you’re not alone. According to…

There are several common types of mental health disorders. It’s estimated that about one in five adults in the US experienced the symptoms of a mental health disorder in 2020, and about one in 20 adults struggles with serious mental health issues.  Statistically, we all know at least one person who has had a brush…