Why People Need Social Interaction to Stay Healthy Mentally
Human beings are social creatures and thus have evolved a need for social interaction. Since we needed each other to survive, we evolved concepts such as altruism and empathy. These …
Mental Health
Grief and Its Place in Mental Health
Grief is defined as the intense sorrow and anguish experienced after a great personal loss. For most people, grief comes as the result of a tragic or traumatic moment in …
Living With a Chronic Mental Health Disorder
There are many people living today with what is known as a chronic mental health disorder. A chronic condition means that someone struggles with an illness lasting months to even …
Instilling Healthy Mental Health Habits in Children
Mental health in children is a topic that is rarely discussed among adults. The blame for this is multi-faceted. We have less time to spend with our children due to …
A Guide to Emotional Support Animals
Emotional support animals (ESAs) are used to help people live and cope with their mental health disorders. After all, animals are incapable of judgment and provide companionship to those who …
What Is the DSM-5?
The DSM-5 is a special book used by mental health professionals to diagnose and treat people with mental health disorders. This is known as The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of …
Speaking to Your Family About Mental Health
It’s unfortunate that mental health is still a taboo topic for many people, especially older generations. Many people spend their lives being taught that only weak people struggle with their …
First Responders: What Are the Best Ways to Take Care of Your Mental Health?
First responders are on the front lines every day, helping to care for others. But what about their own mental health? There are many ways we can take care of …
What Is the True Difference Between Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder?
Schizophrenia and bipolar disorder are among the most challenging mental illnesses to battle. Often going undiagnosed or misdiagnosed, these two mental illnesses can cause chaos and struggle in the lives …
The Unique Mental Health Problems of Young Adults
In our society, people decided that the age of 18 is when someone legally becomes an adult. The brain itself finishes growing between the ages of 11 to 14 in …