Mental health & psychology are keys to happiness. These mental health archives feature anxiety, stress, loneliness and more.
Anxiety can impact every aspect of your life. For many people, it can even make it hard to fall asleep at night. Research shows that many people with anxiety also have sleep problems. And unfortunately, it can be even harder to take care of your mental health with the added layer of poor sleep. If you … Read more
Depression is something that impacts people of all ages and backgrounds. In order to address depression, we need to take a well-rounded approach. This may include meeting with a mental health professional, considering medication and increasing human contact with the people who bring us joy and happiness. That is where hugs can be helpful. How … Read more
Have you ever asked somebody what they are afraid of and their answer was, “nothing”? That’s doubtful. In fact, I’d wager to say every single person on the planet fears something… and these fears may change as life does. For instance, I used to be afraid of clowns. Now that I’m a mom of young … Read more
If you’re dealing with thinning hair alongside depression, you may be wondering: can depression cause hair loss? Understandably, you may worry about whether the two are connected. No one wants their hair to thin out, and if it’s happening to you, you want to know why. When it comes to depression and hair loss, there’s … Read more
Can depression make you sick? Unfortunately, the short answer is yes. Besides taking a toll on your mind, there is strong evidence that depression negatively impacts your body. Depression is linked to health problems in nearly every bodily system. As a result, some experts believe that the first symptoms many people with depression see the … Read more
Raise your hand if you feel like you are living your life on autopilot. If you feel caught up in the past or future plans? If you react to present challenges in your life with judgment? I can raise my hand too. But I recently started practicing mindfulness, and I try to live more mindfully … Read more
Feelings of anxiety can be debilitating, and many people will experience a form of anxiety at some stage in life. Anxious feelings are often rooted in unhelpful thoughts and belief patterns. Mental health affirmations can help stop anxiety by removing negative thoughts that manifest as frequent bouts of fear and worry. Learn how affirmations can … Read more
Everyone thinks negatively from time to time including children. However, there are people who engage in exaggerated negative thinking, also known as catastrophizing, almost every day. Honestly, I struggled with an exaggerated thought pattern in my early adult life. I lost count of how many times loved ones told me to “Stop making a mountain … Read more
Have you ever heard a cell phone ringing in a crowded or congested room, and you felt something uncomfortable down in the pit of your stomach? You were praying that it wasn’t your cell phone that was ringing… and once you realized it wasn’t your phone, you were instantly relieved. What about those times when … Read more
We all know someone who seems to believe the world revolves around their wants and needs. They act like the world owes them everything and they tend to throw fits when things don’t go the way they want. They may always be late and not apologize, yet throw a tantrum if you are the one … Read more