Many of us experienced social isolation during the recent pandemic. And none of us will deny that those days and weeks were very hard. Thankfully, the pandemic is over, and life for the majority of us has returned to normal. But for some people, social...
If you or someone close to you is experiencing depression , then you already know how challenging it can be. One of the most challenging parts of depression is that it causes you to truly believe that things can't get better. You may believe that...
In America, depression is the most common mental disorder, with 322 million people suffering from it worldwide. There is a common misconception that it is caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain, but the truth is that the disease is far more complex than...
What does it mean to have a healthy self-esteem? Some people think it means you are okay with how you look. Other people think you must accomplish something big in your life to have a good self-esteem. But the reality is, having a healthy self-esteem...
Teenagers undergo a challenging transition period from childhood to young adulthood, and understanding their behavior can be challenging. Is their out-of-control behavior related to the natural process of adolescence or something more serious? According to the National Institute of Mental Health , in 2016 approximately...
Our mental health significantly impacts our quality of life, so it makes sense that we would want to do all we can to improve it. This may include things like eating healthy foods, exercising, and getting enough quality sleep each night. But there is something...