Words helped to make sense of the trauma that was impacting her life. By Kathy Parker People speak of defining moments in their lives, exact seconds, or minutes that change everything. There are very few of those moments that stand out amid ... | 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
Five Ways to Break the Sleep-Stress Cycle
Most Americans are not getting quality sleep, making them more susceptible to a sleep-stress cycle, Huffington Post reports. Lack of quality sleep leads to increased stress; increased stress leads to an inability to sleep due to over-alertness. ... | Read More
10 Tips to De-Stress Your Home
Huffington Post provides ten tips on how to make your home a more comfortable and less stress-inducing place. Consider donating your wall clocks. We are surrounded by devices with time-keeping capabilities. Our stoves, phones, cable boxes, and ... | 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
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
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
Five Reasons to Give Therapy a Chance
In an Elite Daily article, a therapist discusses her unique perspective as a therapist who goes to therapy, and provides five reasons on why everyone could benefit from counseling. 1. Your relationship with your therapist is unique. Although ... | 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
Mindfulness Therapy May Help Treat Veterans with PTSD
Mindfulness therapy, which helps patients focus on being in the present, may be an effective treatment course for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), reports an article on Medical Daily. Researchers from the University of Michigan ... | Read More