Category Archives: Mental Health

How Adam’s Song Speaks of Mental Health

Even rock bands like Blink-182 with their catchy, timeless songs raise awareness towards mental health. The catchier the song and the more times it is played on the radio, the more the message will be heard. By listening to the lyrics of “Adam’s Song” by Blink-182, you will start to see the hidden message of […]

What is Trauma-Informed Care?

What is Trauma-Informed Care?

Taking care of your trauma involves being careful as you do not want to do anything that can bring those feelings of trauma back to you. It is best to find a form of therapy that can help you accomplish that. By taking part in trauma-informed care, you can learn more about your trauma and […]

How Can Good Posture Ease Depressive Symptoms?

How Can Good Posture Ease Depressive Symptoms?

Having bad posture from doing too much sitting by the computer or hunched over a desk can lead to heart disease, diabetes, and other chronic illnesses. According to Health.com, a number of studies suggested that bad posture can make the symptoms of depression even worse. By improving your posture, you will be able to improve […]

Healthy Ways to Take in Bad News

Healthy Ways to Take in Bad News

Life comes with having to experience bad, unexpected news. People react to them differently whether they cry, experience a headache, tremble, or even faint. While we will always experience some kind of physical or emotional pain as a result of bad news, it is important to learn healthy ways to cope with it to take […]

How Can I Explain My Anxiety Disorder to My Partner?

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Telling your partner that you have anxiety can be very challenging because of the stigma behind it. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, 40 million people have anxiety so there is no reason for anyone to feel inferior for having it. It is important to plan out how to tell your partner […]

Mental Illness Terms Are Not Good Metaphors

Mental Illness Terms Are Not Good Metaphors

We have a tendency to use mental health terms very likely to describe how we are feeling. We could be saying that we are OCD if we are continuously cleaning our cluttered desk, we call someone crazy if we disagree with their point of view, or bipolar if someone is constantly changing their mind. By […]

How New Entrepreneurs Can Be in Control of Their Mental Health

Consequences of Addiction in the Workplace: The Risks Our Loved Ones Face

It is a great feeling to have a business of your own and being able to answer for yourself. But according to a recent study by UC Berkeley’s Institutional Review Board, 72% of entrepreneurs are struggling with mental health. By using your team as a tool for support and learning that it is okay to […]

How Can Psoriasis Affect Your Mental Health?

How Can Psoriasis Affect Your Mental Health?

Psoriasis is a skin condition where cells build up and form scales and itchy dry skin. According to the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, people living with psoriasis suffered more mental distress and were 1.5 times more likely to report severe depression than those without the condition. By having more awareness about people with psoriasis […]