According to research by the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, over 18 million adults in the U.S. develop some type of anxiety disorder every year. Nearly 1 in 10 men in the United States suffer from anxiety, but fewer than half of them seek help. In other words, if you work in an office with 20 coworkers, ... Read More
How to Convince the Man in My Life to Go to Therapy
Sometimes life throws a curveball, and everything feels a bit off-kilter. At times like this, relationships can get dicey, especially if money is an issue and employment woes are at the forefront. For many people, recent developments such as heightened confinement at home have contributed to emotional, psychological, ... Read More
How the Hope for Healing Scholarship is Investing in the Future of Mental Healthcare
The application period for FHE Health’s second, annual “Hope for Healing Scholarship” is drawing to a close: January 15, 2021 is the final deadline to apply. One of the $5000 educational grants will be awarded to an undergraduate; the other— to a graduate student. Founder of FHE Health Sherief Abu-Moustafa helped ... Read More
How to Commit to Therapy in Order to Stay Sober
People who begin to go through therapy often realize that it helps them. They usually start out being very motivated to improve their life. As time progresses, they start to miss out on therapy sessions. Sometimes, it's because they think they're doing better, so missing a session isn't important. If you're ... Read More
Depression After a Serious Diagnosis – What to Know
Your overall wellness is based on a number of different factors. Your physical health. Your hopes, goals and dreams. The idea of having the rest of your life in front of you and the unlimited potential that comes with that. But this can change in an instant when you're diagnosed with a serious illness. Suddenly there ... Read More
Preferred Methods of Treatment for Seasonal Affective Disorder
When the temperatures drop, it can be hard to get outside and get exercise and fresh air. Because you are stuck inside for most of the day, you may begin to experience seasonal affective disorder (SAD). A type of depression, SAD typically comes and goes with the seasons, but it can leave you feeling sad and blue and ... Read More
What’s My Tipping Point? 5 Signs That Work Stress Is Toxic
We've all had those situations come up at work — when it feels like you're given more than you can handle, so your responsibility and anxiety mental start playing off each other. You get a new boss who's a nightmare, you've made a mistake that has had enormous consequences or you're having too many expectations put on ... Read More
3 Risk Factors That Shed Light on Robin Williams’ Depression and Suicide
Robin Williams enjoyed what many would consider one of the most legendary careers in the history of acting. With his many memorable roles and comedic performances garnering dozens of awards, there are few who conquered show business to the degree that he did. But as high as he rose, Robin Williams' depression and other ... Read More