Did you know that May is maternal mental health awareness month? This month-long campaign is an effort to bring to light the mental health changes that new mothers can experience before, during, and especially after giving birth! Most people know that some moms can experience “the baby blues” right after welcoming their new bundles of […]
One out of eight people deal will mental health symptoms in the United States. However, mental health is still stigmatized in popular culture. May is mental health awareness month and we are working hard to bring attention to and educate the public about mental health. This month, please help us in our endeavors by doing […]
What is stress? A physical, chemical, or emotional factor that causes bodily or mental tension and may be a factor in disease causation 3 Types of Stress Eustress: bursts of energy that helps get things done; loss of car keys Distress: Occurs for short time, takes over life, causes disruption Traumatic Stress: Result of catastrophic […]
Child Abuse Prevention According to the Children’s Bureau 2019 Maltreatment Report, approximately 2 million children received prevention services in 2019. Approximately 1.3 million children received post-response services (such as family preservation, family support, or foster care) because of needs discovered during an investigation or alternative response. During Federal fiscal year 2019, fewer than one-quarter […]
What is alcohol use disorder? A chronic disease characterized by uncontrolled drinking and preoccupation with alcohol. Symptoms include a strong need or urge to use alcohol. Those with alcohol use disorder may have problems controlling their drinking, continue to use alcohol even when it causes problems, or have withdrawal symptoms when they rapidly decrease or […]
So, what are adjustment disorders? Adjustment disorders are characterized by mild to moderate impairment and can often be felt as depression and/ or anxiety, feeling hopeless, crying, worrying also more physical symptoms such as headaches and stomach aches. In children and adolescents these symptoms can also include acting out, being more clingy and more irritable […]
PTSD also known as Posttraumatic Stress Disorder is a psychological disorder that happens when one has experienced or witnessed a traumatic event. Traumatic events include: a serious accident, war/combat, rape, natural disaster, a terrorist act, threatened with death, sexual violence, or serious injury. There are four main categories for PTSD symptoms, however, they can vary […]
Despite being a high-risk group for depression, a lot of older adults find it hard to ask for help from their loved ones. This is especially troubling, as the older adult age group is seeing rising suicide rates. The reason why so many older adults succumb to depression is that many still believe the stigma […]
Consistently performing healthy behaviors to start your day can create an overall calmer morning and improve mental health. Establishing routines filled with healthy habits can help you move more efficiently while using less mental energy, which decreases stress and anxiety. If you don’t already have a clear morning routine set into place, try following this […]
Is it stress? Is it anxiety? Is it both? Anxiety generally is internal, meaning it’s your reaction to stress. Usually it involves a persistent feeling of uneasiness or dread that doesn’t go away, and that interferes with how you live your life. It is constant, even if there is no immediate threat. Stress generally is a […]
