Whether you live with mental health problems or not, self-care is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. In simplest terms, self-care can be defined as anything you do to keep yourself physically, mentally, and spiritually healthy, either with or Continue reading Self-care – Part 4
Research shows support from family and friends can be vital in helping someone recover from a mental illness, but it can be difficult to always know how best to help. Like with any other illness, this is a time when Continue reading Supporting Someone with a Mental Health Problem – Part 3
There are a lot of misconceptions that exist surrounding mental illness. These myths can keep us from talking about mental health or, even worse, stop people from asking for help or seeking treatment. Today, I want to talk about some Continue reading Mental Illness Misconceptions – Part 2
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Started in 1949, this is the month when many national and local organizations work to raise awareness of the importance of mental health and educate the public about mental illness. Over the course of Continue reading May is Mental Health Awareness Month – Part 1
“Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life, Continue reading Mental Health Resources
I am really excited about two new books I have just finished reading. One is: The Invisible Gorilla : and other ways our intuitions deceive us by Christopher F. Chabris and Daniel Simons. I had recently read about a psychology Continue reading The Invisible Gorilla