What Are the Long-Term Effects of Trazodone?
No matter what medication you’re taking, any substance has long-term effects. Drugs like trazodone provide plenty of positives for individuals looking to fight the effects of depression, but are there flaws in having too much of a good thing? Let’s dive into the long-term effects of trazodone and what users and family members should know […]
What Are the 8 Dominant Emotions?
Identifying and expressing your feelings is a skill that takes time to master. People have the potential to experience a massive range of emotions, with some research suggesting as many as 34,000 possible distinct emotions.1 With such an incredible capability for emotional experience, how can you possibly narrow down what you’re feeling? Researchers have proposed […]
Mental Health vs. Emotional Health…Are they related?
When thinking about our health, many times we believe ailments are either physical or mental. However, a third realm of our well-being exists. Emotional health, while it may sound less important, deserves just as much attention as our mental health. Though they may seem similar, there is a large difference between mental and emotional health. […]
Stigma: What is it and how can we fight it?
Living with a mental illness can be challenging, but the stigma that often surrounds it can make the recovery journey even more difficult. Stigma can create an environment of shame, fear, guilt, and silence, which is unacceptable for those who already carry a heavy burden. The #CureStigma campaign sponsored by the National Alliance on Mental […]
Why is a work-life balance important?
As we celebrate Mental Health Month, we are continuing to look at ways to help our mind and body. One way is to strike a work-life balance. Finding a balance between work and life can be challenging. The constant demands we place on ourselves to work harder and longer can take a toll on our […]
Is Poor Nutrition Contributing to Your Depression?
As we celebrate National Nutrition Month throughout March, it is important to understand the importance of good nutrition to not only our physical health but also our mental health. Over 6.7% of American adults are affected by major depression each year, making it one of the most common mental illnesses. There are many contributing factors […]
Why Are More College Students Seeking Help for Mental Health Issues?
College campuses are seeing record numbers of students seeking mental health treatment according to recent research. The Center for Collegiate Mental Health (CCMH) reports that between 2009 and 2015 the number of college students visiting mental health counseling services rose by over 30%.
How Does the Wellness Wheel Impact Your Mental Health?
The funny thing about the about the treatment world is that we tend to think of our physical health and our mental health as being two separate components of wellness. But, why? Isn’t our brain, and all the chemistry in it, connected and integrated with the rest of ourselves? And, because we live in the […]