Welcome to the Sanvello blog! Here, you’ll find posts on mental health to help you live healthier and feel happier. We also explore complex topics, like the challenge of access and promise of digital health. All posts are reviewed by clinicians to provide you relevant and accurate information.
Leaving on a jet plane: Essential coping skills for flight anxiety
Whether you travel for business or pleasure (or a little of both!), it’s exciting to have the opportunity to explore new places and cultures. But for many of us, the journey to get to these new places may not always be pleasant: About 40 percent of people have...
What not to say to someone who’s suicidal
When it comes to many situations, we’re unlikely to be first responders: Natural disasters, house fires, and roadside accidents are likely to have trained professionals on the scene quickly. But when for mental health crises, we are likely to be the first ones...
The essential guide to melatonin, the natural sleep aid
Have you ever found yourself tossing and turning at night, unable to fall asleep, even though you know you are exhausted? You are not alone. It is estimated that up to 20 percent of healthy adults will experience some type of difficulty with sleep in the course...
Why your resolutions often fail (and 4 steps to make them successful)
New year, new you! The beginning of a new year often can feel like a fresh start for us, too. We all of a sudden have this reset button and a burst of motivation to accomplish goals we’ve been thinking about for a while. Nothing can stop us! Until…we do stop....
Winter blues? 3 ways to feel less SAD
Winter doesn’t officially start until Dec. 21, but the days are already shorter and colder. It may still be dark outside when you head out to work or school, and already dusk when you return. It’s no wonder you don’t feel like doing anything but sitting on the...
Feeling better: How assessments help measure your mental health progress
Last weekend I took a hike up a trail I’ve never been on before. I didn’t have the familiar landmarks of my usual trail to know exactly where I was. But luckily, this trail was well marked with wayfinding signs, so I could easily see not only where I was, but...
Your brain on gratitude
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...
1 is the loneliest number: 4 ways to feel more connected
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...