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Dementia Facts and Stats Everyone Should Know

Kat Helgeson - 5/4/2019 - 0

Dementia affects people around the world and is becoming more common every year. Here are a few surprising facts about the condition.

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Substance Abuse & Comorbidity: What You Need to Know

Noah Rue - 5/3/2019 - 0

When people are admitted to substance abuse treatment centers, they must be screened for other physical and mental conditions to get the best care.

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Here are Some Tips for Parenting With Depression

Danny Lopez - 4/10/2019 - 4

When you’re depressed, you may feel as if you can barely take care of yourself let alone your children. Here are some tips for parenting with depression.

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Nurses: Here are 13 Easy Things to Do to Relieve Stress

Adela Ellis, BSN, RN - 3/28/2019 - 0

High stress levels permeate nursing and other healthcare professions perhaps more than any other type of work environment. Here are some tips that may help.

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19 Fun Activities That Help Relieve Stress

Daniela McVickers - 3/22/2019 - 0

Chronic stress can be detrimental to health. Here are 19 engaging activities that can help relieve stress and restore life balance.

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Is Suicide Ever a Rational Choice?

Loren A. Olson, MD - 2/25/2019 - 9

My prior post on this site, “Why Older Gay Men […]

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How OCD Impacts Your Relationships and What You Can Do About It

Rachael Pace - 2/13/2019 - 11

OCD can have serious effects on your relationships and your mental health. Here are some tips to prevent OCD from controlling your life.

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Why Mental Health Education in Schools is So Important?

Joe McLean - 2/1/2019 - 14

Many mental health issues begin during the school years, so it is logical that mental health education should be a part of the curriculum.

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Positive Psychiatry: What Is It and Why We Need It

Erick Messias, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H. - 1/22/2019 - 0

Traditional psychiatry aims to restore people to their usual function. Positive Psychiatry hopes to help people move to a higher level of functioning.

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The Crisis of Under-treatment of Severe Substance Abuse Disorder

Thomas G. Kimball, PhD - 12/23/2018 - 1

Here are some of the reasons why it is so difficult for those who suffer mental health and/or severe substance use disorder to access appropriate treatment. 

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8 Things You Can Do to Combat the Seasonal Affective Disorder Blues

Jennifer Landis - 12/19/2018 - 0

These 8 tips can help people with seasonal affective disorder enjoy the winter season while lifting mood and boosting energy levels.

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How Virtual Reality is Improving Care for Mental Health Disorders

Kayla Matthews - 11/21/2018 - 5

The use of virtual reality in mental health care is growing. It offers new ways to approach both diagnosis and treatment of certain disorders.

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