We’re headed into a time of year that can be difficult and stressful for many people. While the fall season, the holidays, and the imminent end of the year can be exciting, they bring a lot of pressure and busy days, and can stir up difficult emotions and feelings! Whether or not you’ve struggled with…
Back-to-school season, like all major transitions in life, can be equal parts exciting and stressful for both kids and parents or caregivers. A new school year brings the promise of new opportunities for learning and fun, new friendships, and much more, but can also trigger feelings of anxiety and worry in kids of all ages…
Sleep is something of a scientific enigma. While researchers know some of the important things that happen in our bodies and, even more crucially, our brains, while we’re getting our eight hours, it’s still not completely clear why sleep is important, and why humans sleep the way we do. One thing is very certain, however–…
When you start looking into ways to improve your mental health and wellbeing, one of the first suggestions that you’ll see is to prioritize a healthy diet full of nutrients and energy-supporting foods. This advice might make you scoff, and many people who are genuinely struggling with their mental health have a similar reaction. When…
When you’re reading advice online about how you can boost your mental health and wellbeing, one of the tips you’ll see constantly is to spend more time outdoors. Most people tend to lump this pointer in with meditation and getting better sleep; sure, it would be nice, but who has the time, and besides, how…
Most people in this world have experienced anxiety, but not everyone’s anxiety is so intense that it becomes a disruption to their daily lives, nor has everyone experienced a panic attack. However, both persistent anxiety problems and panic attacks are common occurrences, so if one or both of them has happened to you, try to…
Anxiety and depression are two of the most common mental health problems that people struggle with. They occur in a significant portion of the population in the United States alone, and there’s a good chance that you’ve either experienced one of them yourself, or that you know someone who has. In popular culture, anxiety…
January is Mental Wellness Month, and it marks a really great time of the year to be focusing on your mental health. January is all about slowing down after the holidays, settling into a new year that’s full of possibilities, and turning your attention towards bettering yourself and making the coming twelve months the best…
