Going to the doctor can lead you with heavy anxiety symptoms like sweating, racing heart, and high blood pressure known as white coat syndrome. The longer you wait in that waiting room, the higher the chances can be that someone with anxiety avoids or delays the appointment out of fear. By having someone come with […]
Category Archives: Mental Health
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Planning a wedding can be very stressful if you do not want to hire a wedding planner. It is one of the most important days of your life and you want to remember it forever. By not being afraid to ask for help and pacing yourself, your wedding will be a fun event to plan […]
Mental Health, Treatment
What Different National Suicide Prevention Organizations Are There to Support?
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Suicidal deaths are continuing to rise up. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 47,000 people died by suicide in 2017. By supporting organizations that are constantly looking for more preventative methods to stop suicide rates from rising, you are breaking the stigma of suicide prevention and doing something about it. […]
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It is possible that you wanted to live by yourself in your new apartment because you wanted to achieve independence. It is not until the week has passed living in the new place that you realized just how depressed you have become because of your loneliness. By finding ways to occupy your time and keeping […]
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It is normally said that when your child is born, it should be the greatest moment of your life. However, according to the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, new moms were examined 12 months after giving birth with 300 who died between 2010-2012 in California- with suicide being the seventh leading cause. By having […]
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The Center for Disease Control and Prevention said that the U.S. suicide rates are the highest since World War II. In the workplace, it is said in a Forbes article that 270 U.S. employees killed themselves at work in 2013. It is important that the workplace, as well as employees, are aware of the signs […]
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Summer is over and a new season has started. Maybe you have gone back to school or it is another business season and you are feeling stressed. It is important to be in check with your mental health this fall to avoid your mental illness symptoms going out of control. Pay Attention You may have […]
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There are many senior citizens aged 60 and older who are in good health physically. But according to the World Health Organization, 15% of adults aged 60 and older will develop a mental illness like a neurological disorder or addiction. It is important to recognize the urgency in helping senior citizens with a mental illness […]
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Feeling thoughts of suicide does not mean that you are weak or crazy, but that you feel like things will not get better for you. It is important to understand that suicide should never be considered an option when things are not working out for you. By reaching out to someone and creating a safe […]
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It can be scary to express suicidal thoughts to anyone, especially a therapist. You may be scared that your therapist will institutionalize you for having intense thoughts like that. By opening up to your therapist about your suicidal thoughts, it can be a good stepping stone to be more open about your depression and doing […]
