For some people, inpatient treatment for depression would only be a last resort. Many movies and TV shows feature terrifying scenes of mentally ill patients stuffed into straitjackets and locked away for years. These dramatic scenes make for great entertainment, but they're not a realistic portrayal of mental health ... Read More
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From Drugs and Alcohol to Star Student and Campus Leader – Mason Collie’s Journey to Win the 2023 Hope for Healing Scholarship
Updated May 23, 2024 21-year-old Mason Collie has come a long way in just a few years. At the age of 17, his struggles with drugs and alcohol had escalated to a point where he was facing potential legal consequences as a result of his actions. Today, the future looks bright for the undergraduate recipient of the ... Read More
When a Loved One Has Anxiety: A Reading List for Family Members
More than 40 million Americans suffer from an anxiety disorder. It can cripple their lives, rob them of joy, and jeopardize jobs, families, relationships, and futures. Yet, anxiety can alert us that something's wrong, out of kilter, or off-track. The key for those who struggle with anxiety or family members eager to ... Read More
How to Get the Correct Diagnosis for Anxiety
Everyone worries, right? How can we afford to replace the roof this year? Is my job on the line when the company downsizes? What if I can't complete my degree on time? What if they are cheating on me? We all experience worry and symptoms of anxiety from time to time. It's normal to worry about issues ... Read More
6 Tips for Anxiety That’s Getting in the Way of Relationships
It's normal to experience apprehension about starting a new job, going on a first date, or speaking before a large group. That nervous or unsettling feeling known as anxiety is not always bad, because some anxiety can help people be more careful when faced with challenges. For example, an individual considering a ... Read More
How Contigo Wellness Is Supporting Women’s Mental Health
Every woman deserves a happy, fulfilling life. Unfortunately, women's mental health issues often go ignored. Society tells women that admitting to feelings of depression after giving birth makes them bad mothers. Career women are expected to raise children, clean the house and thrive in their industries without ... Read More
What Does It Mean to Focus on Mindfulness?
Mindfulness is a hot topic in the mental wellness space, but what is mindfulness? Learning to live in the moment can be difficult when you struggle with mental illness. Anxiety tends to keep the mind in the future, worrying about what's to come. On the other hand, depression tends to keep the mind in the past, with no ... Read More
Expert Tips for Managing the Traumatic Effects of a Natural Disaster
Natural disasters have increased fivefold in the last 50 years, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) declared in a report in 2021. These extreme weather events can be traumatic to live through. A hurricane, wildfire, tornado, or severe flooding isn’t just scary to experience because it can claim lives. In one ... Read More
