In our society, the term “the holidays” almost always feels synonymous with social gatherings. And with that time of year fast approaching, it feels like everyone around us is making plans. But for some of us, the only thing we’ve…
A mental health crisis isn’t a medical diagnosis, and it doesn’t refer to just one particular kind of mental illness or fixed set of symptoms (via PsychCentral). Rather, it’s a general phrase used to refer to an abnormal response to…
Depression is a main cause behind poor health outcomes, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Current research suggests that a staggering 300 million people across the globe struggle with depression. While depression doesn’t discriminate — it can happen to anyone, regardless…
The majority of Americans with student debt are struggling to pay it back, according to a 2022 survey from ELVTR, an online education platform (via CNBC). And not only are 63% of the 2,000 respondents having difficulty making payments on…
Maybe you’re someone considering trying psychotherapy for the first time, but don’t feel quite ready for one-on-one sessions just yet. Or maybe you’ve been in talk therapy for a while now, but feel you may be in need of additional…
Everyone experiences anxiety sometimes, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, and more than 40 million adults have an anxiety disorder. Clearly, anxiety is already common, and it’s only becoming more prevalent. In fact, the World Health Organization reported…
There’s a reason why many people choose beach vacations when they’re planning a getaway. Oceans and “blue spaces” can help improve your mental health, according to research. One 2016 study published in Environment and Behavior showed that people who watched…
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most commonly diagnosed neurodevelopmental disorders, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. ADHD is often diagnosed during childhood, though symptoms of the condition typically last through adulthood, affecting around…
Audiences know Folake Olowofoyeku from her hit CBS comedy “Bob Hearts Abishola,” where she plays Nigerian cardiac nurse and single mom Abishola who falls for a patient in her care, played by Billy Gardell. In real life, Olowofoyeku struggled for years with…
High blood pressure — or hypertension — has become an epidemic, affecting 47% of adults within the United States alone (per Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). Aptly nicknamed the silent killer, hypertension was the primary cause of death for…