Category Archives: Mental Health

How Can Parents Deal with the Stress of Homeschooling During the Pandemic?

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Homeschooling may be very new to you since you had to keep your kids at home because of the pandemic. It is normal to feel stressed and overwhelmed during the school year since you have not homeschooled your kids before. It is best to create a simple homeschooling routine for you and your kids and […]

Men and Body Image: Effects and Healing

Despite common stereotypes that only women struggle with body image, many men also struggle with how they see their bodies. Due to the lack of information on male body image, many end up with negative impacts on their life due to not knowing how to cope and heal properly. Men worry about looking masculine, such […]

How Anxiety Symptoms Appear in Men

Because of rampant societal stigmas surrounding men and mental health, many individuals do not know how to spot specific symptoms in men. This is especially true for anxiety, as many men display some unique symptoms when experiencing anxiety that can be taken as general personality characteristics. Understanding how men show anxiety can help get the […]

How Can Data on Student Moods Help with Mental Health Interventions?

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There are many pressures with being a good student such as getting good grades and being accepted by peers. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Psychological Association says that 15%-20% of students needed mental health support. Those numbers will increase as a result of virtual learning as well as the uncertainty of the world. When […]

Why Do Teens with a Mental Health Disorder Benefit with Friends at School?

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One in five teenagers has symptoms of a mental health disorder like anxiety or depression, with suicide being the second leading cause of death for teens. Three-quarters of parents in a new national poll believe that peers have a better understanding of teen challenges compared to teachers or school counselors. When teens speak to their peers […]

What are the Best Ways to Stop Anxious Thoughts in Their Tracks?

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Anxiety feels like a threat to our emotional, physical, or mental safety in the world. When our anxious thoughts put us in distress, it can make it hard for us to problem-solve effectively, affect us physically, withdraw us socially, and feel exhausted and confused in the end. It is important to remember with anxiety that […]

What are the Best Ways to Avoid Financial Stress From Ruining Your Sleep?

When we have anxiety, our racing thoughts may make it very hard to go to sleep. In fact, according to a survey by Bankrate, more than half of U.S. adults lose sleep over money. By recognizing your worries and coming up with a quick finance plan, you may have less worry and be able to […]

Benefits of Team Sports for Addiction Recovery

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For individuals who enjoy exercise, sports, and working with others to accomplish a common goal, team sports are an excellent option to bolster their recovery. You don’t have to be good at sports to reap the benefits; you just need to have a positive attitude and willingness to engage with your team. From there, you […]

What Mental Health Advice is Not Healthy to Listen to?

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You have probably gotten advice in the past about how to take care of your mental health. This ongoing pandemic has either increased mental health symptoms in people who already struggle with mental illness or have developed a problem since the pandemic. It is important to get accurate advice that relates to today’s issues as […]