Movember: More Than a Mustache Read More »
Every November, men around the world grow out their mustaches as part of the Movember movement, raising awareness for men’s health issues. While the campaign originally focused on prostate and testicular cancer, it has expanded to address an equally critical topic: men’s mental health. The Silent Struggle Men’s mental health often goes unspoken, but the […]
Breast Cancer – Now What? Read More »
Receiving a breast cancer diagnosis can be one of the most distressing experiences that a woman can experience. It can affect a woman’s psychological, social, physical, and spiritual well-being. A cancer diagnosis often results in unwanted intrusive thoughts about cancer, emotional reactions and psychological challenges, such as anxiety, hopelessness and despair, fear of dying, sense
Adverse Childhood Experiences Read More »
Did you know that suffering a potentially traumatic event during childhood known Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE) can have long lasting negative effects on a child’s health, brain development, and life potential? Adverse Childhood Experiences can include experiencing violence, abuse, neglect, witnessing violence in the home, loosing a family member, mental health issues in a parent,
Take Charge of Your Sleep Read More »
Did you know that sleep plays a critical role in maintaining your physical and mental health? Lack of sleep causes… Let’s make sure we’re making our sleep a priority with these helpful tips:
Are Politics Stressing You Out? Read More »
In our increasingly connected world, political conversations can quickly become overwhelming, leading to heightened stress or anxiety. In fact, a February 2024 Pew poll found that 65% of U.S. adults always or often felt exhausted by politics. Whether it’s the constant news updates or discussions with loved ones, it’s crucial to recognize how politics can affect your
Whether it’s on television, in the movies, or on social media, only “certain people” are seen meeting with mental health professionals. This has led many people to think that you have to experience some kind of crisis, be on the edge of a breakdown, or feel like “a crazy person,” to seek help. Mental health
September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month Read More »
Call, text, or chat the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or 988lifeline.org if you or a loved one are experiencing thoughts of suicide. One in five individuals in the United States suffers from mental illness. Yet, despite how common it is to suffer from this illness, many people feel uncomfortable reaching out for help. Medical providers
Understanding Mental Health Disparities in Minority Communities Read More »
Mental health affects individuals across all racial and ethnic groups. However, while some may find it easy to access professional treatment, it’s important to acknowledge that Hispanic, Black, Asian, American Indian or Alaska Native (AIAN), and Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (NHPI) communities in the U.S. often face unique challenges that can impact their ability
