• Desperate man sitting in the tunnel.

    Identifying Your Major Depressive Disorder Symptoms

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    Everyone experiences bouts of sadness, especially in response to tragedy, loneliness, stress, disappointment and the like. Experiencing sorrow in response to life’s difficult events [...]

  • Close up shot of an Asian Chinese woman eating pan fried salmon with table knife and fork in cafe

    A Closer Look at How Nutrition Affects Mental Health

    667 words|3.3 min read|

    Practicing positive self-talk, repeating affirmations, learning self-love, these are some of the most commonly thought of practices when it comes to ways to improve [...]

  • Depressed woman with head in hands

    The Different Ways Trauma Affects Our Lives

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    Trauma affects different people in many different ways. What might be a traumatic event for one individual might not be that intense of an [...]

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    The Main Differences Between Panic Disorder vs Generalized Anxiety Disorder

    754 words|3.8 min read|

    Everyone experiences anxiety from time to time, and there’s nothing abnormal about feeling anxious. In most instances, anxiety is simply a normal human reaction [...]

  • Close-up face of depressed male sitting alone at home holding face with hand, deep thoughts feeling lonely. Frustrated young man pondering make difficult choice, suffers from mental pain, heartbreak.

    Understanding Anxiety Disorders: The Top 5 Different Types of Anxiety

    889 words|4.4 min read|

    Stressful situations are inevitable in this lifetime. We all encounter them, and usually far more than just once or twice — and we all [...]

  • Young depressed man sitting on floor.

    The Top Warning Signs and Symptoms of Depression

    781 words|3.9 min read|

    Mental health awareness is at a record high in the States, but so are the cases of depression. The more we learn about depression, [...]

  • Handling Grief and Addiction to Avoid Relapse

    780 words|3.9 min read|

    A big loss, like the death of a loved one can be hard to swallow. We might try to avoid thinking about it, find [...]

  • Treating Racial and Ethnic Minority Communities for Addiction and Mental Health

    730 words|3.7 min read|

    Addiction can affect anyone at any time, regardless of skin color. While substance use disorders affect a diversity of people, that doesn’t mean we [...]

  • Understanding Trauma and Substance Abuse in Minority Communities

    675 words|3.4 min read|

    While trauma and substance abuse exists in most communities, statistics show that those in minority communities are not only more likely to experience childhood [...]

  • How to Stop an Anxiety Attack and Prevent Them in the Future

    742 words|3.7 min read|

    Does the weight of the world ever cause you to feel intense and overwhelming fear, to the point that you have a physical reaction? It’s [...]

  • A person suffering from depression

    What Does Depression Look Like in Women?

    861 words|4.3 min read|

    Depression does not discriminate, men, women, teens and children of all backgrounds can experience symptoms of depression at any time in any place. It stands [...]

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    What Does Strong Mental Health Look Like?

    898 words|4.5 min read|

    The topic of mental health currently remains one of the most common topics of discussion. From social media posts to everyday conversation, to chats with [...]

  • Middle aged man listening music with headphones relaxed in sofa at his home

    Prioritizing your Mental Health Through Self Care

    933 words|4.7 min read|

    Our lives are super busy, from appointments to running errands to the kids’ soccer practice and so on. We have a tendency to live life [...]

  • How to Help a Loved One With Depression

    566 words|2.8 min read|

    Clinical depression or major depressive disorder is a serious medical condition that requires ongoing treatment to manage symptoms. It takes compassion, patience, and strength to [...]

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    Generalized Anxiety Disorder vs. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

    541 words|2.7 min read|

    It is normal for anyone to feel anxious. After all, our bodies exhibit a “fight or flight” response when we perceive a threat. Everyone’s response [...]

  • Young Depressed Woman at Therapist

    Risk Factors and Protective Factors for Mental Health Disorders

    621 words|3.1 min read|

    Mental health disorders are complex. People with similar conditions may experience their symptoms differently, and these symptoms can impact their lives to varying degrees. According [...]