DON'T EVER GIVE UP
Support Mental Health in Rural America The value of sharing lived experiences (Family Features) Throughout many parts of the country, an increased understanding of mental health has led to enhanced awareness of its importance. A catch-all description of emotional, psychological and social well-being, mental health affects how people think, feel and act, according to the […]
On Mental Health Friday, we post, in alphabetical order, one per week, information on mental health disorders. Mental Health Friday is for informational purposes only, and is in no way meant to diagnose, treat or cure any disease. Please do not self diagnose and seek professional help for what ails you. Today’s Topic: […]
What is mental health? In psychology, mental health includes the emotional, psychological, and social well-being of a particular person. To keep it more simple, mental health is nothing but a level of wellness or well-being. If a particular group, person, or individual is having a high level of well-being then we can say that […]
School mental health resources critical to ensuring safe school environments School counselors like Jacquelyn Indrisano, left, can help students feel welcome and safe at school. Craig F. Walker/The Boston Globe via Getty Images Amy Briesch, Northeastern University and Sandra M. Chafouleas, University of Connecticut Whenever a mass shooting takes place in schools, public discussion often […]
Mental Health Patients Reap Benefits of Psychoanalysis (NewsUSA) – Psychoanalysis, often stereotyped in arts and literature as patients reclining on couches and talking about their mothers, is enjoying renewed scientific support. Studies have found that psychoanalytic therapies are evidence-based and lead to significant improvements in mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic […]
Teachers often struggle to address mass traumatic events in class Educators get little to no training in how to deal with traumatic events. Pixelimage / Getty Images Jennifer Greif Green, Boston University; Jonathan S. Comer, Florida International University, and Melissa Holt, Boston University After the Paris attacks of 2015 – a series of attacks in […]
7 Behavioral Health Tips for Older Adults (StatePoint) Older adults experiencing a behavioral health issue such as anxiety or depression may be embarrassed and think they simply need to “pull themselves up by their bootstraps,” but helping them seek help can empower them to live their best lives, according to experts. “Everyone […]
3 Tips to Maintain Brain Health (Family Features) Many people are fearful of developing Alzheimer’s disease, especially those with a family history of the condition. Researchers are investigating innovative treatments for Alzheimer’s and other dementias, but no cure exists right now. There are steps people can take, however, to help maintain and support their brain […]
On Mental Health Friday, we post, in alphabetical order, one per week, information on mental health disorders. Mental Health Friday is for informational purposes only, and is in no way meant to diagnose, treat or cure any disease. Please do not self diagnose and seek professional help for what ails you. Today’s Topic: […]
How to Find Hope When Hopelessness Attacks By: Melissa Quiter Often, life can seem very overwhelming. When you are constantly being faced with one challenging situation after another, it can begin to feel exhausting to continue trying. What is the point of constantly fighting back when the only reward is, yet, another challenge to […]