Although we don’t always realize it, scrolling through social media can take up a large chunk of our day if we let it. Consistently opening Instagram, Snapchat, and Twitter to check levels of engagement with our content can be an…
In July of 2024, the 1-800-273-TALK number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline was shortened to just three digits in order to help make the service more accessible and more easily memorized by callers (via Substance Abuse and Mental Health…
Though 450 million people around the world struggle with their mental health, only one-third of those people seek the help they need, according to the Anxiety & Depression Association of America. Lisa Kruger, Ph.D., LPC, a psychotherapist at Stepping Stone…
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder (meaning it is related to the way the brain and nervous system develop). According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), it affects people’s ability to regulate their attention, impulses, and…
For a long time, mental health has had quite a stigma surrounding it. However, it seems like slowly but surely, these barriers are being broken down as more people begin to discuss their mental health journeys and seek help. In fact,…
Pew Research Center found that 35% of teenagers use their preferred social media platform “almost constantly.” Although social media can connect teens with their friends, express teens’ creativity, or help them find community (per American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry),…
The night is winding down and you’re trying to fall asleep, but your mind can’t stop entertaining intrusive thoughts. We’ve all had those nights, and it’s important to be able to recognize whether it’s an occasional issue or something that needs…
We love our celebrities. Whether it’s a singer whose song reminds us of our first kiss at senior prom or an actor who helped empower us after a bitter breakup, we experience a certain connection to celebrities. Social media allows…
You’ve likely heard the term schizophrenia or schizophrenic, and while it’s a hard word to forget, do you know what it is? Is schizophrenia something you should be worried about? According to the American Psychiatric Association, schizophrenia is a brain…
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…