Jul 26, 2024
Living with a chronic illness is difficult. From managing symptoms to coping with treatment regimens, it can be overwhelming and take a toll on your mental health. While the physical effects of chronic illnesses are often apparent, silent struggles with the unseen...
Jul 23, 2024
For too many years, medical health professionals were missing the signs that women were suffering from heart attacks. While both men and women can suffer from chest pain during a heart attack, women are more likely to experience back or jaw pain, fatigue, and...
Jul 10, 2024
It’s more likely than not that you either know someone with depression, have had or do have depression, or think you might have depression. It affects millions of people, but somehow there is still a massive stigma that deems the diagnosis unserious by some. If you...
Jun 27, 2024
We’ve probably all asked ourselves this, right? Or been asked by a therapist. We want to get to the bottom of it and get rid of it! Anxiety and depression can often be intertwined, as they can present as symptoms of each other, but it is crucial to distinguish between...
Jun 13, 2024
Two parts of the human brain have been associated with anxiety disorders: the insula and prefrontal cortex (PFC). The PFC is widely spoken about in mainstream media and is more than likely a bit more well known. It is the part of your brain that is associated with...
Jun 6, 2024
As June is Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, it feels like an appropriate time for us to shed light on the aspects of mental health that are often overlooked and/or misunderstood in men. Although society has made great strides in the awareness of mental health...
May 30, 2024
Sleep is essential for our survival. Beyond that, it’s necessary for our well-being. After less than five sleepless nights, you will start to hallucinate. Sleep can be elusive for anyone who grapples with a sleep disorder. From insomnia to sleep apnea, sleep...
May 21, 2024
In the narrative of depression, negative thoughts serve as the ink, weaving a tangled tale of despair and hopelessness. These thoughts, often the result of unhealthy habits, feed into the dark feelings of despair, hopelessness, and ultimately, depression. Conversely,...
May 16, 2024
“When you feel like giving up, just remember why you held on for so long.”–Haley Williams Approximately 703,000 people commit suicide each year, and many more make attempts on their lives or are thinking about it. When battling dark thoughts and urges, it can be...
Apr 25, 2024
In a society that celebrates the American Dream–if you work hard enough, you’ll succeed–the affliction of perfectionism sounds great. It can help with pursuing achievements and a comfortable life, so what’s the harm? Unfortunately, the intense pressure and expectation...
