Many adults avoid exercising altogether because they are afraid of injuring themselves or feel “too old” to try. Walking is the best way to ease individuals back into a healthy lifestyle. No matter what age you are, increasing the amount of walking you do each week can provide you with a more positive mental health […]
Category Archives: Mental Health
We all have moments when we enter a room with a goal in mind, only to open the door and forget why we were there in the first place. If you have too many moments of memory loss, it could mean that you need to check in with a mental health professional. By taking good […]
The recency effect is the psychological tendency to change your behavior due to memory of an event that has just occurred. Whether or not the event justifies a change in behavior, you give additional merit to a recent event over one that occurred further in the past. Knowing how the recency effect works, you can […]
Schizophrenia is a mental health disorder that can alter your perception of sight and sound. Early diagnosis of schizophrenia leads to more favorable treatment outcomes. By knowing what to expect during the early stages of schizophrenia, you can learn the signs for when it is time to see a doctor for treatment. Early Warning Signs […]
When a friend confides in you that they are feeling down and are having trouble coping with depression, it’s natural to want to help. It can be challenging, however, if you are experiencing depression as well. If both of you are dealing with symptoms of depression, the two of you can rely on each other […]
It is normal to be impatient once in a while, but if you find that high-stress situations frequently leave you feeling impatient, you might want to consider some strategies to ease your anxiety. If impatience occurs every time you get stuck in heavy traffic or when your spouse takes too long to get ready, annoyance […]
Lithium is a mood stabilizer used to treat bipolar disorder and major depression. It is widely prescribed, but there are still many common misconceptions about its use. Here are three myths often perpetuated about lithium. Myth #1: The Effects of Lithium Are Instant Lithium treatment needs to be started slowly as the concentration of lithium […]
Recent studies have shown a link between autism and schizophrenia, but understanding how these two disorders interact is still a mystery to many. However, it is imperative for individuals struggling with schizophrenia and autism to learn what the symptoms look like and how to cope with them. That way, they can begin their healing journey […]
The pandemic has been a very uncertain time for us all. You may be feeling anxiety not knowing how to stay safe as the Delta variant is causing new COVID-19 cases. When our anxiety makes it hard to remain calm in the moment, there are many immediate strategies you can implement to improve your mental […]