Most people's conceptions and opinions of mental health and "therapy" happen in the theoretical plane. People with mental health conditions like depression and anxiety will see their peers achieve success from one type of therapy or another, and either decide whether to try it themselves or not. A lot of people who ... Read More
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Social Media and Teen Mental Health: Thoughts from an Expert
In June 2024, the U.S. Surgeon General called on Congress to require health warning labels on social media platforms. Dr. Vivek Murthy said the mental health stakes would be high for teens (ages 13-17) if the government did not act quickly to protect these young consumers. And there was precedent for such warning ... Read More
15 Signs You Need Mental Health Treatment
If you're like many people, you have a problematic relationship with mental illness, a stigma that isn't helped by the media. But the truth is, mental health issues are more common than you might think. Nearly 1 in 5 Americans live with mental illness. In fact, about half of Americans receive a mental disorder ... Read More
Why is Depression in Women More Common?
Why do women suffer from depression more than men do? Depression, which is both treatable and common, seems to impact women’s mental health more than men. One study, published by the National Institutes of Health, found that 1 in 10 women in the United States has symptoms of depression. This is about twice as many ... Read More
Avoid the Psychological Weight of a Bigger Waistline
It's easy to be sensitive about the smallest change in weight or appearance — after all, no one looks at you more than you do. Maybe you wake up in the morning after a night in which you ate a larger meal than usual. You look in the mirror and ask yourself: Was this belly fat always here? Should my chin be more ... Read More
Mental Health Statistics
Mental health statistics show that more than half of all Americans will have a mental health diagnosis at some point in their lives, with 1 in 5 experiencing mental illness in any given year (6). Dive into the statistics on mental health conditions and some of the most common diagnoses. Mental Health Statistics ... Read More
What’s My Tipping Point? 5 Signs That Job 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 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 you at ... Read More
Mental Illness or Personality Trait: What Is Neurosis?
It seems like every popular TV show has a token neurotic friend character. They're usually portrayed as a little quirky but still endearing. The show's plot points may center around humor or jokes about the character's neuroses or casually toss around mental illness terms such as OCD (Obsessive-compulsive ... Read More
