Stress is more than just an unpleasant feeling, it’s an actual stone-cold killer. Besides making you tense and putting you in a bad mood, stress can put you at risk for deadly conditions including heart attacks, according to the American…
The health benefits of water are widely-known and accepted, but what about the positive effects of watching water? Whether it’s a coastal environment, a lake in the mountains, rivers, or a swimming pool, blue spaces are a well-kept secret to…
When you hear about borderline personality disorder (BPD), you may think about Glenn Close’s character in “Fatal Attraction.” While depictions of the diagnosis in the media have produced captivating depictions, the characterization isn’t always correct. Borderline personality disorder is not…
Although not officially recognized as a mental health disorder, in 2017, the American Psychological Association and the non-profit organization ecoAmerica collectively coined the phrase “eco-anxiety” which refers to “distress caused by climate change where people are becoming anxious about their future,”…
If you’ve been diagnosed with some form of anxiety or depression, you’re not alone. According to the Anxiety & Depression Association of America (ADAA), anxiety disorders are the most common kind of mental illness, affecting over 40 million Americans over…
Some people love the experience of flying while others find it a boring necessity in order to travel to far-away destinations. Some people, however, find flying to be stressful and scary. If you experience anxiety while flying, you’re not alone.…
On its own, anxiety refers to uncontrollable feelings of stress or worry about uncertain outcomes (via Healthline). Everyone experiences feelings of anxiety at some point. However, it is not normal to have these feelings all the time or for extended…
Physical hygiene is something most of us are all too familiar with. But what about mental hygiene? Just like there are ways to keep our physical health in tip-top shape, there are ways to keep our mental health functioning properly,…
Listening to music can have an effect on you, such as by evoking feelings of happiness or getting you energized, according to Healthline. Many people also listen to music while studying or reading. While some people would find this to…
Believe it or not, anxiety is your body’s natural response to stress and fear. As a matter of fact, anxiety is what helps keep your body awake and alert in stressful or even dangerous situations. However, anxiety as a stress response…