How Hate Affects Your Mental Health
Hate is a very powerful emotion that everyone experiences from time to time but for some people it can become problematic. People who feed into their hatred and allow it to grow can start to deal with some seriously negative effects in terms of their health and their social functioning. Hate can affect people deeply…
Best Podcasts About Mental Health and Addiction Recovery
People in recovery often look for as much support, education and advice that they can get so that they can stay strong in their sobriety. Mental health awareness shows can be a way to get helpful information and stay connected to the world of addiction recovery. These podcasts can be inspiring especially as many mental…
Bad Sleeping Habits and Depression are Interrelated
People need at least eight hours of sleep every night in order to function at their best both physically and mentally. Our brains and bodies need that time to rest and recover so that they can operate in their healthiest state. Unfortunately the average American only gets about 6.9 hours of sleep a night and…
Are Your Social Media Habits Harming Your Psyche?
Most people think of apps and websites like Facebook, Instagram and Twitter as fun ways to connect with their friends and people around the world. However, many studies consistently show that extended social media use can have a negative effect on your mental health. Many people are not even aware of how their social media…
Suicide Prevention Hotlines
Mental health issues can affect people anytime and in all walk of life and different demographics. The recent suicides of both designer Kate Spade and chef Anthony Bourdain are reminders that mental illness is a serious issue in this country. Even successful people can struggle with feelings of depression and without enough support may tragically…
Persistent Night Terrors and Mental Health
It is natural for anyone to have a nightmare or anxiety dream every once in a while but people who experience very intense night terrors on a regular basis may be dealing with a sleep disorder. Night terrors are actually very different from nightmares which tend to occur after a day filled with tension, stress…
The Effects of Growing Up in an Unstable Environment
Children need predictability and a nurturing, stable environment in order to develop emotionally. It is important for them to have a routine so that they know what to expect and have people that they can count on. Unfortunately, many children experience an unstable environment in their homes due to issues such as: financial troubles parental unemployment addiction…
Codependency and Drug Addiction
Being in a relationship with someone who has a drug addiction can be a painful and complicated ordeal for both people involved. In many situations, an issue of codependency can make the problem even worse and create a barrier for resolving or ending the relationship. Often codependency can develop when one person has an addiction…
1 in 12 Americans Suffer from Severe Depression
Mental illnesses like depression have become a more prevalent problem in the U.S. and it can be difficult to quantify the full extent of the issue. However, studies have been tracking rates of depression in America over the course of many years and discovered that at least 8 percent of the population has the mental…
Self-Harm Affect Teens More
Emotional intensity can often lead people to engage in self-destructive behavior such as cutting. When people think of cutting or other types of self-harm they might imagine it is only limited to teens who are struggling with the drama of adolescence. However, self-harm in various forms can be quite common in adults as well and…