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Category: Mental Health
General information on mental health.
Protecting the Mental Health of Children With Autism
As a parent, it’s important to watch out for the mental health of children with autism. There is a significant overlap in the symptoms of the disorder, versus symptoms of…
Finding My Mental Strength During COVID-19
Photo by Haley Powers on Unsplash Since the beginning of this COVID-19 pandemic, I've been working on finding my mental strength. It has felt like my world has halted. I've…
Does Your Loved One Have PTSD?: Tips On How To Develop Your Relationship
About eight million adults have Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in the United States alone. For every 100 people, seven or eight will have PTSD at some point in their lives.…
Relieve Anxiety With 7 Unique Tips
Photo by freestocks on Unsplash Here you’ll find a list of seven unique tips to relieve anxiety that you haven’t heard before. Some of them are quick solutions for…
Cognitive Reframing of Negative Thoughts
Photo by Pine Watt on Unsplash Do you find yourself having anxiety and negative thoughts that you can’t shake? When faced with a decision do you have anxiety…
Policing is a Mental Health Crisis
Right now the nation is in the grips of a tense and necessary conversation about police violence. Much of this conversation rightly focuses on race and racism in policing. However,…
Breathing Techniques: When Anxiety Affects Your Breathing
If you feel as if you are constantly in a state of worry, you might be suffering from some type of anxiety disorder. There are many kinds, such as generalized…
Mantras: A Simple yet Powerful Way to Cultivate Happiness
If you or someone you love is going through a challenging time in life, it can be incredibly difficult to maintain a sense of calm and happiness. In the thick…
Mental Health Issues in the Family
When I was little, I thought my mother was eccentric - with the religion, the therapy, and the ongoing list of perceived physical ailments. She wasn't exactly like the other…