If you're not feeling fulfilled at work, you're not alone. In various studies and surveys, only about half of employees reported finding fulfillment at their jobs. To make matters worse, even those who are aware they have a problem don't fully understand the steps they need to take to solve it. If you're not sure ... Read More
How to Get Help for Someone Who Is Depressed
Depression is incredibly common in the United States. Over the course of a year, almost seven percent of the adult population experiences at least one major depressive episode. Further, almost a third of those with depression are also suffering from an anxiety disorder. However, for those living with negative ... Read More
How Gig Jobs Can Wear on Mental Health
Advances in technology have been a major influence on the way we work today. They allow people to connect and coordinate effectively across distances. One of the major work-life shifts we've seen is the rise of the "gig economy." The gig economy is a labor market that consists of part-time and freelance jobs rather ... Read More
Boxer Micky Ward Talks CTE and the Mental Health Effects
Boxer Mickey Ward was as tough as they come. The pride of Lowell, Massachusetts, often referred to by his nickname "Irish," was a one-time light welterweight boxing champion. Ward, now 56, was known for his "iron jaw" and his ability to remain standing even while absorbing punishing blows to his head and body. He is ... Read More
How to Set Manageable Mental Health Goals
Every year, many of us set out to accomplish goals we desire to achieve. With many common goals, including weight loss, healthy eating, and exercising daily, mental health goals can often be lacking on people's lists. This guide for personal goal setting, including those related to mental health, can help you make a ... Read More
NFL’s Maxx Crosby and Darren Waller Tackle Addiction
At first look, Las Vegas Raiders stars Maxx Crosby and Darren Waller wouldn't seem to have much in common. Crosby, intense and driven, is on his way to becoming one of the top defensive ends of the game. Waller, soft-spoken and quiet, has already established himself as one of the top tight ends in football. Yet the two ... Read More
5 Most Unrealistic Depictions of Anxiety in Hollywood
Hollywood is riddled with inaccurate depictions of the human experience, and mental health disorders are no exception. Characters with anxiety frequently come across as over-the-top, odd or unrelatable when portrayed in the Hollywood stereotype. Why is this so damaging? Because it teaches audiences to look for symptoms ... Read More
Anorexia vs Bulimia: What’s the Difference?
Anorexia and bulimia are the most common eating disorders, afflicting millions of people across the world. It is common knowledge that people with anorexia tend to eat less, introducing restrictive diets in their lives. On the other hand, people with bulimia eat a lot, using various methods to purge. However, the ... Read More
