Researchers have proven that there is a strong link between mental and physical health. Eating right and exercising has been shown to boost endorphins and improve mood. If you don’t take care of yourself in a physical sense, you may notice an increase in feelings of anxiety and depression. Since diet plays such an important …
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It can be tough to adjust to life after having a baby. While most people will deal with a fair amount of stress after giving birth, some women develop a more serious condition called postpartum depression. A woman’s hormones fluctuate after giving birth. This combines with the stress of having a new child leading to …
It may surprise you to find out what a huge role guilt plays in mental health. It can consume your emotions making you feel anxious and depressed. It can get in the way of positive growth. There may be things you are genuinely guilty of, or you may fixate on something that occurred and magnify …
Men are from Mars, women are from Venus. When looking at the genders, there are several innate differences in personality traits. And if you think that carries over into mental health issues, you’d be correct. Recent studies show that women are more likely than men to develop anxiety and depression while men tend to develop …
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2020 statistics show, of the 52.9 million adults living with a mental health illness, only 24.3 million (46.2%) received professional services. When exploring reasons why people are reluctant to reach out for the help they need, denial plays a major role. There are many individuals that don’t come forward because they don’t think they have …
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Everyone gets angry on occasion, but there are some that have trouble controlling it. When anger gets out of hand, it can be dangerous to your mental and physical health. It can lead to troubled relationships, and it can even result in acts of violence. An anger disorder is typically tied to other mental disorders. …
We all know that the foods we eat affect our physical health. But did you know they can affect mental health as well? Nutritious foods give us energy. They help us think clearly so we are more alert during the day. They also keep us in good physical shape which improves self-confidence. A poor diet, …
There’s no doubt about it. Life can certainly get you down. Some days are good, some days not so much, and then there are those days when it seems like the entire world is conspiring against you. Believe me, I’ve been there. When a series of unfortunate events occur, it’s difficult to stay positive. But …
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Depression can be just as difficult for friends and family members as it is for the person who is dealing with it. Anyone who is close to someone that’s depressed knows that it’s impossible to simply tell a person to be happy. It takes years of treatment and management to handle the symptoms of this …
Mental health issues are not easy to deal with. A therapist is often an essential part of achieving optimal wellness. But therapy will only be truly effective if you find the therapist that’s right for you. With therapy being expensive and time consuming, you don’t want to waste time on a therapist that can’t provide …
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