In the fight against depression, we often overlook the importance of a tiny yet powerful element provided generously by the sun — Vitamin D. Emerging research has shed light on the profound impact of this essential vitamin on mental health and fighting depression. Beyond its role in supporting physical health, Vitamin D has emerged [...]
Did you know that there’s something more terrifying than the pandemic affecting the world’s economy? It’s a lot closer to home, too. It’s mental illness. That’s right. Mental illness is making the global economy suffer. Depression and anxiety, the top two culprits, are costing an estimated $1 trillion per year in lost productivity, predicted to [...]
Health as a concept is holistic. Mental health and physical health are linked. However for many years, physical health has received more funding for research, more focus and therefore more developments in treatment. Now, human rights are a part of the mental health agenda, and charities, like MQ and other advocates are calling for equality for [...]
One of us is a national behavioral health advocate whose peer support work ignited a decade-long journey to reform the system. As a peer supporter, I have worked with several youths and young adults who became entangled in insurance nightmares. One person’s therapist stopped taking insurance after two years because she was not getting [...]
Our daily routines shape the people we become. After all, you and I are simply the product of our habits. For example, if you have a habit of overeating, you might gain more weight than your body needs. If you do 100 push-ups daily, you’ll likely develop your chest and [...]
While many people work to maintain their health and improve their fitness, others do it for their mental health. The link between physical activity and mental health is in the chemicals your brain releases to make you feel good, including endorphins. This boosts your self-esteem, improves your concentration, and helps you feel better overall. Click here to [...]
Clinicians and patients alike will be familiar with the long waitlists that often accompany access to mental health support. While this is primarily an issue of capacity and under-funding, leading to feelings of frustration and hopelessness, you may be surprised to find that there is some evidence that these waitlists have their uses. Click here [...]
As Americans, we tend to focus on getting the most done in the quickest amount of time. The stress of living in a high-paced world can be incredibly overwhelming and impact nearly every aspect of your mental health and also your physical and emotional health and well-being. Click here to continue reading.
Learning to set boundaries is a key part of protecting your emotional and mental well-being. To do so, you might usually consider what you need from a similarly mental or cognitive perspective—for instance, "I will not reply to emails after 6 p.m. to preserve my time with family," or "That topic makes me uncomfortable to discuss, [...]
"Have you tried to fix someone's mental illness? When we see others struggling with mental illness, we often get the urge to help. But for most of us, we aren’t equipped to treat their disease—and trying to can negatively impact our mental health. Sometimes we have to let go and accept that we can’t [...]
