On any given day, roughly one out of every five U.S. adults experiences the effects of a mental illness. However, these illnesses are not equally distributed among women and men. In fact, there are some crucial differences between the genders. For women, these differences can significantly impact mental health treatment outcomes. That fact is key…
In the U.S., roughly 10 million people suffer from severe mental illnesses, including millions of women. As a rule, the effects of mental illness are not limited to a single person. Instead, they also impact friends, family, and other loved ones. Support from loved ones is often vital to effective mental health treatment. How can…
Anxiety is part of life, and feeling anxious or stressed during significant life changes is normal. Starting a new job, suffering financial hardships, or going through the end of a relationship can bring on feelings of anxiety. With time and coping skills, most anxiety will get better over time. However, some people experience chronic anxiety…
More people than ever before are working from home. When COVID-19 arrived in our country, many people had to pack up their desks and set up shop at home. For some, working from home is a welcome change. For others, it presents insurmountable challenges. People have had to find a new balance between their work…
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. During this month, the mental health community works to spread awareness about mental health, promote understanding around mental illness, and encourage people to take care of their mental health. One of the Mental Health Awareness Month goals is to reduce the stigma around talking about mental health. One in…
Trauma is a response to a stressful and disturbing situation. It can overpower your ability to cope and causes feelings of helplessness and disillusionment. Some traumas do not involve bodily harm and include divorce or infidelity. However, a person can still show signs of trauma regardless of its size. On the other hand, certain trauma…