Working on mental health may, at times, feel like an all or nothing endeavor. However, like all things in life, it is the small but consistent habits that shape the outcome. Rather than feeling overwhelmed, consider adopting...

There are several types of mental health problems that we need to be aware of as we age, such as becoming forgetful, memory loss, and depression. There are things we can start doing today that can protect...

It’s hard for women over 50 to dress down and still feel confident – especially on the days when you’re working from home. Some women make it look effortless like they stepped out of a magazine cover...

Although the destructive capability of alcohol addiction is well known, many people are unaware of the ways addiction can remain hidden in individuals who do not fit the stereotypical behavior of an alcoholic. For individuals with functional...

Choosing to enter a rehabilitation center indicates that the individual knows they have a problem and desperately need professional help. When surrendering your life and acknowledging that you can not manage on your own, the addict is...

Mental illness is running rampant in modern society, but the reason is hotly debated and clearly not understood. As more studies try to find the reason for the sudden rise in mental health among Americans, the statistics...

As we all know, awareness of mental health has really come into its own over recent years. Several years ago, this was almost a taboo topic. Now, it’s much more understood. However, regardless of the levels of...

Depression and other mental disorders are often linked with substance abuse. In many cases, depression can lead someone into abusing alcohol or drugs because they use the substances to try to escape the depression they’re feeling. When...

Supporting a partner with depression is difficult, but with the right knowledge and a little empathy, your support can go a long way in helping them through depressive episodes and the recovery process. It’s important to strive...

Watching a loved one struggle with addiction to drugs and alcohol is a difficult experience. Family relationships become strained when the person who is struggling exhibits unacceptable behavior.  At the same time, friends and family are an...

Everyday life has a significant number of elements and events that cause stress. While most people can deal with it, there are certain individuals who face severe anxiety daily and must control these stress sources, since they...

Everybody struggles with a lack of self-confidence at some point in their lives whether they are 15, 20, 30 or 60. Feeling unsure of oneself in certain situations is completely normal because we are all human beings...