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Nov 09

Cutting-Edge Approaches to Addiction Treatment Arise In Southern California | Guest Post by Amelia Sharp

Meta: Contemporary therapies for helping those with substance abuse issues are in high demand. While the number of people currently addicted to drugs in the United States soars, emerging research is supporting new ways to help lead addicts to sustained recovery. For years, treatment approaches within American rehabs have remained constant. Luckily, scientific advancements are […]

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Nov

Physical Fitness Transformed My Mental Health | Guest Post By Cassidy Webb

Over the last few years since being diagnosed with depression, I’ve been on a journey to find ways to boost my mental health. One of the biggest obstacles standing in my way of being happy and finding self-love has been my weight. I had been slightly overweight as a teenager, but my own perception blew […]

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Oct 27

How A Clean, Tidy Living Space Can Help Boost Your Mental Health | Guest Post by Jane Sandwood

“On the macro level, there is an attachment to our place, but on the micro level, it’s our possessions that we identify with,” says Joseph Ferrari, Professor of Psychology at DePaul University in Chicago. In a 2016 study published in the Journal of Environmental Psychology, Ferrari and associates found that clutter has a big impact on mental […]

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Oct 19

How An *Actual* Healthy Relationship Can Help Your Mental Health | By Sara Nutaitis

I have the word actual marked so its more noticeable in the title. This was not an accident. I mean actual healthy relationships, not seemingly healthy relationships. That’s important. Last year at this time, I was in a seemingly healthy relationship. I THOUGHT I wanted to be with my (now) ex forever, I THOUGHT I […]

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Oct 09

Mental Health Basics: All You Need to Know | Guest Post by Allison Staley

Experiencing a mental problem can be scary, confusing and unsettling especially when it happens for the first time. To some people, it could feel like a sign of weakness or even loss of mind preventing the affected person from sharing or even seeking help due to fear of stigmatization. Unfortunately, when a person fails to […]

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Oct 03

How Bisexual Erasure Impacts Mental Health in Bisexual Individuals | Guest Post by Kate Harveston

Members of the LGBTQ+ community such as myself understand minority stress all too well. We know that we run a higher risk of mental health disorders — anyone who needs to fight for their very right to exist in a non-inclusive society understands how the battle fatigue can wear you down over time. However, as […]

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Oct

5 Realities of Grief That Will Make Coping More Manageable | Guest Post By Nat Juchems

Loss is something we all will experience, at some point in our lives. But, this fact doesn’t make this painful process any easier. When you lose someone you love, your life is irrevocably changed. This painful experience can be impossibly difficult to accept as reality. Even when you attend a memorial service or take home […]

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Sep 07

Why Less Sleep and Oversleep Is Harmful To Your Health | Guest Post by Allison Staley

If you ever spent the night tossing and turning the bed, you’ll know how you will feel throughout the day- stressed out, tired, cranky and all sorts. But then, the detrimental effects of sleep deprivation go beyond leaving you dizzy throughout the day; it has a whole lot of long-term effects. And so does oversleep. […]

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Sep 05

Finding Your Sleep Groove: The Link Between Sleep and Mental Health | Guest Post by Kimberly Hayes

It’s hard to believe that people spend one-third of their lives sleeping. It’s even harder to believe that many people don’t make the connection between sound, restful sleep and mental health, but the fact is that failing to get the sleep you need can have a serious effect on your mental well-being. The obvious effects […]

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Sep

How Art and Creativity Can Be Used To Reduce Anxiety and Depression | Guest Post By Jane Sandwood

Recent studies have shown how beneficial art therapy and creativity is for reducing anxiety and depression, giving individuals a chance to find a relaxing method of caring for their mental health. These mental health conditions can make everyday life a bit more challenging, but when there are multiple natural resources and methods for coping with depression symptoms, it […]

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