Depression and unhappiness can develop from big events such as the loss of a loved one or a job, but small habits can impact daily mood and perpetuate depression, Time reports. Below are 12 habits that negatively impact your mental health and ... | Read More
Your Instagram May Indicate Depression
A new study finds that the picture-based social media app Instagram may help determine whether or not a user is depressed, USA Today reports. Professors from Harvard University and the University of Vermont teamed up to conduct this study. They ... | Read More
More American Women with Depression are Smoking While Pregnant
A new study indicates that there is a rise in the amount of American women who suffer depression and smoke during pregnancy, US News reports. The researchers who conducted this study looked at data provided by pregnant women in an annual ... | Read More
Seven Things You Might Not Know If You Don’t Have PTSD
By Christian M. Benedetto Jr. If you don’t live with post-traumatic stress disorder or have never experienced panic attacks, here are some things you might not know — but I’d like you to: 1. Everything matters, no matter how small. A trigger is ... | Read More
VA Confirms: Veteran PTSD Disability Claims Tripled in Decade
According to Veterans Affairs, there has been a sharp increase in the amount of veterans receiving disability payouts due to post-traumatic stress disorder over the last ten years, Navy Times reports. The VA reported that in 2008, there were ... | Read More
Civilian Support
A Brown University study indicates more resources need to be devoted to alleviating PTSD’s impact on civilians. By Brandon Lilly Getting proper care and services for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is hard enough if you are a military veteran. ... | Read More
10 Questions with… Judy Diethelm
The executive producer of the documentary Iron Will; Veterans Battle With PTSD, which will be released this fall, talks about the film that portrays soldiers suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. PTSD JOURNAL: What sparked your interest ... | Read More
Acting in Good Faith
By David Lemont It’s 7:30 in the morning in Los Angeles and Gary Sinise is up in his home office on the phone. He’s not talking to a director or studio head about potential scripts or movie opportunities. He’s speaking with a reporter, explaining ... | Read More
Seven Foods to Reduce Anxiety
Since what we eat affects how we feel, some foods can help reduce anxiety. Bustle explores this by providing seven examples of foods and drinks that alleviate anxiety and stress. The right foods can ensure neurotransmitters function properly, help ... | Read More
Six Tips on Not Passing Your Anxiety to Your Kids
Mental health can be as hereditary as physical health, which is often a cause for concern for parents with anxiety. Huffington Post offers six tips on how anxiety-prone parents can avoid projecting anxiety-driven behaviors. Avoid ... | Read More
Nine Facts on the Science of Happiness
Most people are in constant pursuit of greater happiness, but it is also important to understand the science of it, Bustle reports. Below are nine interesting scientific facts about happiness. 1. Happiness impacts your immune ... | Read More
12 Habits That are Bad for Mental Health and How to Change Them
Time explores twelve common habits that can adversely affect happiness and offers tips on how to change them. 1. You don’t stand up straight. Research found that how we walk and how we feel are connected. A study showed that people who walked ... | Read More
Depression Common During Pregnancy
Depression during pregnancy affects about one third of women, Chicago Tribune reports. Researchers from Northwestern University conducted one of the first studies analyzing depression during three pregnancy time-points: pre-pregnancy, prenatal, ... | Read More
Tips for Parents with PTSD
Children with a parent battling post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are often adversely affected by the strain, Military Times discusses. Common signs that a child is struggling with their parent’s PTSD are uncharacteristic sadness and anger, ... | Read More
Visit Nature for Better Mental Health
Spending consistent time outdoors is linked to better mental health, Psych Central reports. According to a study from the University of Queensland and the ARC Centre of Excellence for Environmental Decisions (CEED), people who visit parks 30 ... | Read More
Cadets Run to Honor Veterans
Army ROTC cadets at the University of Delaware are running to raise awareness for post-traumatic stress disorder and veteran suicide, News 4 Jax reports. The cadets are running 15 – 20 miles a day for 22 days straight in honor of the 22 veterans ... | Read More
Five Misconceptions About Anxiety
Mental health disorders are often misunderstood and stigmatized, and anxiety disorders are no exception. Self explores five common misconceptions about anxiety. 1. Anxiety is common. Anxiety is the most common mental health disorder in the ... | Read More
Identifying Depression: Eight Red Flags
My Valley News discusses eight warning signs to help identify depression, one of the most common mental health conditions. If you notice the following consistent signs and behaviors in a loved one, he or she may be developing or have ... | Read More
The Increased Likelihood of Anxiety in Women
A new study conducted by researchers at the University of Cambridge found that women are almost twice as likely as men to suffer anxiety, Business Insider reports. The research team reviewed studies on the demographics of people with anxiety ... | Read More
Recognizing Anxiety in Children
The internalized nature of anxiety makes it challenging to spot in children, reports the Richmond Register. Anxiety in children is often described with different words before it is officially diagnosed. Referring to a child as worried, shy, ... | Read More
Team USX Successfully Summits Everest for PTSD Awareness
KKTV reports that the team of veterans determined to summit Mount Everest to raise awareness for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) successfully completed its mission. Team USX was formed by U.S. Expeditions and Explorations – a non-profit ... | Read More
Survey Says Mental Health Tops Veterans’ Concerns
Mental health support is at the top of many veterans’ priority list as suicide continues to be a serious issue in the veteran community, Clarksville Now reports. The Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) distributed a survey to 3,000 ... | Read More
Spot an Anxiety Disorder with These 11 Signs
Since anxiety disorders manifest differently for everyone a Bustle article provides 11 signs to look for if you are concerned about a loved one. 1. They Complain About Feeling Worried Worry is a normal part of life, but for someone with an ... | Read More
Seven Apps to Relieve Stress
A Huffington Post article explores seven Smartphone applications to aid stress relief. If you are looking for tools to help you live a calmer, more mindful, and less stressful life, one or more of these apps may be for you. 1. Worry Box-Anxiety ... | Read More
“The Face of PTSD” Documentary Challenges PTSD Stigma
A new documentary project challenges the stereotypes associated with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) by highlighting veterans who live successful lives after combat, the Military Times reports. Director Derek Brown led “The Face of PTSD” ... | Read More
Explaining Anxiety to People Who Don’t Have It
A Bustle aritcle explores the difficulties of explaining anxiety to people who do not suffer from the disorder, and provides helpful ways to handle the challenge. Anxiety disorders include post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), general anxiety ... | Read More
Don’t Ignore These Nine Mental Health Symptoms
Stigma about mental health discourages people from seeking treatment – Bustle discusses nine mental health symptoms to never ignore. If you are experiencing any of the symptoms below, or struggling with any others, please reach out to someone for ... | Read More
10 Stats Put Mental Illness in Perspective
A Huffington Post article reports on ten statistics to demonstrate that mental health is a global issue. While many people are diagnosed with mental illness, many more are affected by loved ones with mental illnesses. Watching someone battle ... | Read More
12 Tips to Motivate Yourself When Depressed
As indicated in a Psych Central post, depression is emotionally and physically draining, making those suffering it feel lethargic and struggle to find motivation for even the simplest tasks. Finding motivation when depressed is difficult for most ... | Read More
The Psychological Damage of Slaughterhouse Work
A Texas Observer article reports that slaughterhouse workers face a variety of negative emotional and psychological consequences, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Thousands of workers are employed within the roughly 1,100 federally ... | Read More
Team USX to Climb Mount Everest for PTSD, Veteran Suicide Awareness
A team of veterans and active duty military members aim to summit Mount Everest to raise awareness of veterans’ issues, reports ABC Action News. The objective of the mission is to heighten awareness to issues such as post-traumatic stress disorder ... | Read More