Nov 21, 2019 | Mental Health
There’s no better time than Thanksgiving to talk about the importance of gratitude.After all, gratitude is how this U.S. holiday started—the Pilgrims celebrated their first harvest after months of hardship. But the whole concept of gratitude can get a bit lost among...
Nov 8, 2019 | Mental Health
Not only is one the loneliest number, but social isolation adversely affects your mental health. In fact, chronic isolation and loneliness could be taking years off your life.A study found that the health effects of prolonged isolation is equivalent to smoking 15...
Oct 10, 2019 | Mental Health
Today is World Mental Health Day, a day observed by the World Health Organization with the objective of raising awareness of mental health issues.While mental health awareness is something we can always use more of, it’s time to shift the conversation to include...
Sep 12, 2019 | Mental Health
Mental health issues have always had a stigma in healthcare, but this seems to be declining in younger patients. Millennials are more comfortable with talking about it and seeking help for mental health issues. Eighty-five percent of Millennials said they would not...
Sep 5, 2019 | Mental Health
Imagine talking to a psychiatrist about why you’ve been feeling so stressed out lately. You finish explaining what’s been going on in your life, and how you feel like you are living in a constant state of tension. After asking questions and listening intently, she...
Aug 21, 2019 | Mental Health
Back to school: Pursuing dreams, learning new things, and…leaving the only support system you’ve ever known!?For many of those around age 18, back to school this year means packing up and heading to college and living away from home for the first time. This...
