January 8, 2024
As the new year begins, many people consider making resolutions to enhance their well-being. One growing trend gaining popularity is “Dry January,” a movement encouraging people to abstain from alcohol for the entire month. This isn’t just a way to cut calories or avoid hangovers—cutting down on drinking, or cutting…
November 20, 2023
Thanksgiving is generally regarded as a time of gratitude and togetherness, but not everyone finds it easy to have a happy Thanksgiving. The holiday can also be a source of stress and anxiety for many. Balancing the demands of social gatherings, sumptuous feasts, and emotional triggers can be challenging, especially…
July 31, 2023
Whether due to pressure from work or a difficult life situation, sometimes we can feel stuck in a routine that’s not good for our mental health. The new experiences offered by travel can be a great way to break a negative pattern or find some relief from the triggers of…
March 2, 2023
Mental health problems do not necessarily happen in isolation. They can also arise in relation to physical diseases. In this article, we look at how HIV/AIDs can affect mental health. What Is HIV? Is It Different From AIDS? Although most people associate these two acronyms with each other, many don’t…
February 20, 2023
All humans, no matter country or creed, are concerned with our health. Our minds and bodies are fundamental aspects of our existence, independent of other factors such as age, gender, ethnicity, or socio-economic status. Our health affects our ability to work, earn a livelihood, care for others, and participate in…
July 11, 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a noticeable toll on the mental health and well-being of people around the world. In the US alone, roughly one in three adults experienced symptoms of depression and/or anxiety at the height of the pandemic.(1) Attitudes around mental health are improving in recent history, but…
February 12, 2021
It is estimated that between 10 and 15 percent of women develop postpartum depression, which is the onset of depression symptoms in women after having a baby.(1) Postpartum depression is treatable and has traditionally been treated with antidepressants and talk therapy. Many new mothers diagnosed with postpartum depression are reluctant…
March 15, 2019
Depression can happen to anyone, at any age and any time. Unfortunately, it can also happen to women when pregnant and is sometimes accompanied by feelings of anxiety, stress, and fear. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists estimates that between 14 and 23 percent of pregnant women experience depression.…
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