Mental Health

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.

How to Kick Stress to the Curb!

How to Kick Stress to the Curb!

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,…

Depression: Types, Symptoms, Causes & Solutions

Depression: Types, Symptoms, Causes & Solutions

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…

Every 12 Minutes, a Suicide Occurs. How Can You Help?

Every 12 Minutes, a Suicide Occurs. How Can You Help?

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:…