Americans will soon be able to call or text 988 to talk to mental health counselors with the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Next week, all 50 states will roll out the new number for the crisis hotline so those experiencing…
During your lifetime, you may care for someone with bipolar disorder. Therefore, it’s crucial to learn how the condition affects those who are diagnosed and what contributes to its development. It’s also important to know that there is more than…
The world is going through a lot of turmoil right now, from war to inflation to political, social, and economic shifts many find difficult to understand or navigate. All of this is making life stressful and unpleasant for many of…
Ignoring negative feelings when they come to the surface is something many people do. Maybe you were hurt by something a friend said but chose not to say anything to them, or you were having a bad day but put…
If you tend to drink alcohol alone, especially if you are a teen, you may be more prone to alcohol use disorder (AUD) as an adult, according to a recent study in the journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence. While many young…
It’s no secret that life has been stressful for a lot of us lately — the never-ending COVID pandemic, inflation, war, and rising incivility are enough to make anyone grumpy, and the ordinary stressors of everyday life aren’t helping. No…
If you’ve ever gone through the process of finding an antidepressant, you might be familiar with the trial-and-error involved. Finding the right medication can be frustrating, time-consuming, and can bring on a whole slew of unwanted side effects. However, researchers…
Reaching out to old friends is an act of vulnerability. Putting ourselves out there leaves us open to the potential for rejection. As a result, we may shy away from reaching out at all. Hope Arnold, a licensed clinical social…
Nearly 800,000 Americans suffer from a stroke every year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The numbers are staggering, with someone in the United States experiencing a stroke every 40 seconds. It’s an extremely serious and potentially…
All of us experience unwanted thoughts at times. Whether we’re stuck on that embarrassing thing we did in public yesterday or suddenly worrying about a presentation that’s due in two weeks, intrusive thoughts are usually just a normal part of…