As a society, we typically gravitate to sunlight and bright spaces, whether at home, at work or when out and about. Dark homes and workspaces carry a negative connotation more often than not, but some may not know why. The tendency of humans to be drawn to light, however, is rooted in biological and psychological ... Read More
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What Are the Signs of Quarantine Depression?
COVID-19 has turned daily life upside down for many since its arrival at the beginning of 2020. Millions of people have been laid off or had changes to their employment that led to decreased hours and increased financial stress. Children were required to do remote schooling, which changed family schedules and created ... Read More
Multicultural Perspectives on Masculinity and Mental Health
Updated June 12, 2023 What makes some countries more likely to approach mental health issues head-on than others? Why do some cultures, even in the same country, have drastically different views on masculinity, weakness and asking for help? Understanding the cultural and geographical differences in attitudes ... Read More
Five Dangers of Keeping Mental Health Issues Secret
In the United States, roughly one in five adults lives with a mental illness, or around 47 million people. In spite of the prevalence of mental illness, there is still a stigma surrounding admitting to mental health challenges. Despite being just as legitimate as physical illness, many people are still unwilling to ... Read More
How to Plan an Intervention for a Loved One with Mental Illness
Updated May 20, 2023 Awareness of mental illness and the importance of treatment has been growing in recent years, thanks to numerous campaigns and celebrity efforts to raise awareness of conditions like addiction, depression, anxiety disorders, and self-destructive behaviors. Despite this progress, many Americans ... Read More
How Negative Emotions Affect Health
If you've recently endured loss, experienced a significant life-changing event or have simply been overtired and overworked, you may be justly concerned about your overall mental health. How can stress negatively affect your mental health? It turns out, much in the same way it can affect your physical health. Have ... Read More
Boys Don’t Cry: Common Mental Health Stereotypes for Men
There is a crisis developing in the United States around men's mental health. Men are much less likely to seek help when they're struggling with personal and emotional issues, and the result is alarming: One study from American Foundation for Suicide Prevention found that nearly 70% percent of suicides are men, and men ... Read More
How Millennials Rank in Mental Health Among Other Generations
Mental health has become a prominent discussion topic among researchers and policymakers each year as more people report struggling with anxiety, depression and other psychological health conditions. Generation Z and millennial mental health issues have been particularly analyzed and explored due to the rising numbers ... Read More