Partha Nandi MD, FACP
Mental health refers to our emotional well-being and how we manage our thoughts, feelings, and behaviour. It is important to have a healthy mental approach to life and to manage stress in order to maintain mental health. Maintaining a healthy mental approach to life means accepting that life isn’t perfect and that you won’t get everything you want. It also means being open to new experiences and trying new things even if you’re afraid. Managing stress means recognizing when you’re feeling stressed and taking steps to reduce that stress. Everyone experiences stress, and that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Stress can be helpful because it can motivate you to take action and push you to exceed your limits. However, too much stress can have negative consequences on your mental health.
Everyone experiences stress when they feel overloaded, overwhelmed, or have trouble coping. Stress is your body’s protective mechanism against danger and distress, and it honestly is essential for survival. Stress becomes problematic, however, when it turns chronic. It can lead to physical and mental health conditions, including chronic pain and disease, heart disease, stroke, depression,…
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most common behavioral disorder. It often starts during childhood but doesn’t only affect children but also teenagers and adults of all ages. This article will discuss what ADHD is, its symptoms in adults, diagnoses, and treatment options. What is ADHD? People with ADHD have a difficult time focusing….
It is a common belief that college is all about parties and drinking. Okay, perhaps it’s about studying and preparing for a career too. However, drinking – including binge drinking – is not only common but is considered “cool” among many. Drinking and binge drinking are so normalized among college and university students that many…
After every suicide, those left behind are full of grief and always wonder what happened and how they could have helped. Sometimes, loved ones say they didn’t see it coming. Soon, the deceased’s loved ones and other survivors feel confused or betrayed. There were no warning signs; hence, the event shocked everyone around them. Some…
Alzheimer’s disease affects 44 million people worldwide, including 5 million Americans over 65. It is a progressive and debilitating form of dementia. Research is ongoing to find its causes and prevention and treatment methods. One of the controversial theories out there is that Alzheimer’s is caused by a virus or multiple viruses that attack the…
Depression is more than just temporarily feeling sad and blue. Depression is a mental health condition that affects a significant percentage of the population. What Is Depression? Depression is a mood disorder classified in The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-V (DSM-V). Anxiety disorder is one of the most prevalent mental health issues affecting…
Kate Spade, a famous American fashion designer, philanthropist, wife to Andy Spade, and mother to Frances Spade, died in her apartment on June 5th, 2018. Police determined the cause was suicide, as she appeared to have hung herself. On Tuesday morning, Kate was found unconscious by her housekeeper, who promptly called 911. “We are all devastated…
Yes, it is true. Suicide is a severe concern that kills a person every 12 minutes in the United States alone. Often a result of depression, suicide doesn’t have to be a death sentence or even an option. Suicide is preventable, and mental health conditions associated with suicide, suicidal thoughts, or behaviors are treatable. Suicide:…
Addiction is a complex, profound, but treatable disease that affects someone’s brain and body. It can show up in the form of a strong desire to use certain things. Alcohol, drugs, and tobacco aren’t the only things that can lead to addiction. People who have gambling or shopping addictions aren’t addicted to drugs, but they…
