Wanting to be good at something is human nature. Wanting to be perfect can cause issues around mental health and even addiction. Being perfect may seem to be the ultimate goal in many areas of your life, but perfectionism can actually hold you back...
“The natural state of motherhood is unselfishness.” – Jessica Lange Sadly, not all mothers are able or willing to maintain such a natural state. If you lacked a mother figure, or if your mother was negligent or abusive, you may be suffering from a mother...
Everyone has good days and bad days. Sometimes, though, you don’t feel either emotion. You just feel kind of blah, with no emotions of any kind. When you are emotionally numb, you may have a condition known as anhedonia. Emotionally Numb When you feel emotionally numb,...
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. This year’s theme emphasizes the message that you are not alone and that you can connect safely to heal and to prioritize your mental health. Especially given the challenges of the past year, remember that it’s okay to...
The COVID-19 virus affects an individual’s respiratory system, often creating serious physical health issues. The pandemic that has arisen from the virus outbreak has also caused some serious mental health problems for people across the US. Many experts believe COVID relief efforts need to...
Working from home, learning remotely, and meeting virtually have us all online more than ever now. Even before the pandemic, you may have spent a lot of time in front of an electronic device, either socially or for your job, and that may have...
When you are experiencing stress, you may be tempted to turn to an artificial solution. However, to stay safe and healthy, natural methods of managing your stress are much more helpful. You can naturally lower your stress levels with these five easy tricks. The Stress...
The coronavirus pandemic has changed everyday life for nearly everyone across the country. Employees are working remotely, children are learning virtually, and safety precautions have become the normal procedure, even during a routine trip to the grocery store. These are stressful and challenging times....
Real recovery means focusing on good mental health every day. That can be challenging, of course, especially given the stressful times we are in now. On World Mental Health Day, which is Saturday, October 10, we emphasize the need for everyone to be able...
Charity is not just about donating money. Acts of charity can include volunteering and reaching out to others in need. These days, you might think that is more difficult than in “normal” times but there are still a number of ways to contribute and...
It is not uncommon for mental health and substance use disorders to be linked. An individual experiencing depression, for example, may turn to medications in an effort to cope with the symptoms. That drug use can then turn into an addiction. Likewise, a person...
The COVID-19 pandemic has been devastating for many people throughout the US. Health officials have identified over 4 million cases and almost 145,000 deaths related to the virus and the numbers continue to increase daily. People on the front lines of healthcare who respond...
