Have you ever caught yourself wondering, "Am I living the life I truly want?" or "What will my legacy be?" These questions often emerge in midlife, when the passage of time starts to feel more tangible. Reflecting on your accomplishments and unmet goals, sometimes with pride, sometimes with unease, is part of a phase ... Read More
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Am I Suffering from Burnout? A Burnout Questionnaire
When Stress Becomes Depression: The Warning Signs Most People Miss
The Midlife Reckoning: How Mortality Awareness Affects Mental Health
Am I Suffering from Burnout? A Burnout Questionnaire
If you're here, something at work may be causing you distress. Maybe getting through the day feels heavier than it used to, or you find it difficult to mentally disengage from work responsibilities even when the day is done. That's worth paying attention to. Work stress is more common than most people realize. ... Read More
When Stress Becomes Depression: The Warning Signs Most People Miss
When stress continues without relief for long periods, it may cause depression. Signs that stress may be turning into depression include changes in sleep patterns, appetite changes, loss of interest in hobbies and feelings of hopelessness. Getting professional treatment is an effective strategy for managing stress and ... Read More
High-Functioning PTSD: Signs You’re Struggling (Even When Life Looks Fine)
When we think of post-traumatic stress disorder, we often imagine someone visibly struggling. We generally don't picture someone who seems calm, successful and highly accomplished. Individuals with high-functioning PTSD successfully maintain careers, relationships and daily responsibilities while living with symptoms ... Read More
Stress vs. Anxiety: How to Tell the Difference and Why It Matters for Your Mental Health
Stress vs. anxiety: When you're experiencing either, it can feel almost the same. It starts with a tightness in your chest. Then your thoughts speed up, and your body refuses to settle. You call it stress because that feels easier, but a part of you still wonders whether it goes deeper. The goal is not to label ... Read More
Using Weed to Cope with Anxiety: When Self-Medicating Backfires
Many people use weed as a way of coping with anxiety, unaware that in the long-term they could be making their symptoms worse. The link between marijuana and anxiety is complex, and using weed, especially to excess, could do more harm than good. Can weed cause anxiety? What impact does tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) ... Read More
Friendships and Mental Health: Importance of social bonds
Strong friendships and mental health are closely related. Research suggests that people who enjoy satisfying relationships are the happiest. But it's not always easy to nurture strong bonds. One in three U.S. adults say they feel lonely, and one-quarter have little or no social support. The quality and diversity of ... Read More
What is the Loneliness Epidemic?
In this age of technological advancement, it's easier than ever to build social connections. Despite this, researchers are finding that people feel more isolated and lonely than ever before. Below, we shed light on the loneliness epidemic by outlining its risks and providing a roadmap for addressing it. Defining the ... Read More
