Men and Body Image: Effects and Healing
Despite common stereotypes that only women struggle with body image, many men also struggle with how they see their bodies. Due to the lack of information on male body image, many end up with negative [...]
How is a Year of Too Much Drinking, Sitting, and Stress Bad For Your Body?
This pandemic has created new routines for us during the year as we stay at home. People may be drinking more, not being as active anymore, and not socializing. By keeping in mind all of [...]
How Anxiety Symptoms Appear in Men
Because of rampant societal stigmas surrounding men and mental health, many individuals do not know how to spot specific symptoms in men. This is especially true for anxiety, as many men display some unique symptoms [...]
Can How You Dress When Staying Home Affect Your Mood?
Staying at home during the COVID-19 pandemic may mean that you spend more time in your pajamas or wearing sweatshirts while you do your online work. Psychologists believe that the way we dress when we [...]
How Can Data on Student Moods Help with Mental Health Interventions?
There are many pressures with being a good student such as getting good grades and being accepted by peers. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Psychological Association says that 15%-20% of students needed mental health [...]
Why Do Teens with a Mental Health Disorder Benefit with Friends at School?
One in five teenagers has symptoms of a mental health disorder like anxiety or depression, with suicide being the second leading cause of death for teens. Three-quarters of parents in a new national poll believe that [...]
Antidepressants and Rehab: A Good Mix?
Many individuals who struggle with depression and anxiety often use antidepressants to relieve their symptoms. These medications can provide genuine relief when used combined with other treatment techniques. However, for those recovering from addiction, using [...]
What are Ways to Manage Bipolar Disorder During the Pandemic?
Having bipolar disorder means living with the challenges of managing your triggers so you do not have dramatic mood changes. Some people may be prone to manic episodes where they feel excited, angry, or energized, [...]
Making Positive Choices in Addiction Recovery
Recovery is something that you will continuously have to work at every day to maintain. Every decision you make will play into whether you stay sober; this means you must know how to make positive [...]
What are the Best Ways to Stop Anxious Thoughts in Their Tracks?
Anxiety feels like a threat to our emotional, physical, or mental safety in the world. When our anxious thoughts put us in distress, it can make it hard for us to problem-solve effectively, affect us [...]
