If you’re wondering when to admit yourself to a mental hospital, chances are, you’re experiencing extreme amounts of stress, depression, or anger. These aren’t easy emotions to cope with, even under the best of circumstances. Determining the signs you need to go to a mental hospital can help you understand…
Mental Health Awareness
There may come a time when someone with a mental illness — like depression, anxiety, or PTSD — needs your help. While mental health conditions require proper treatment from a mental health professional like a counselor or psychiatrist, you can provide help in the form of comfort, reassurance, and support….
May 1st marks the beginning of Mental Health Awareness Month, a time of observance during which every American is encouraged to put their mental health needs first. It’s also a time when dedicated mental health professionals are recognized for their efforts in offering compassionate care. Mental Health Awareness Month presents…
As a leader in mental healthcare delivery for over 15 years, Thriveworks has seen mental healthcare demand skyrocket and explosive growth in behavioral health solutions. Despite this growth, lack of both access and affordability continue to plague consumers while trust in the system erodes. Themes from the stage at the…
A recent survey commissioned by Thriveworks unveils compelling patterns in American perceptions of mental health and seeking mental health treatment. These key insights outline whom we’re most likely to tell about our mental health challenges, which generation is most likely to seek therapy and much more. Who Is in Therapy—or…
Coping with a mental health condition is often anything but easy—and it seems as though gender may play a significant role in the development of mental health concerns and an individual’s battle with mental health. For women, their perceptions of themselves, as well as the preconceptions of others, may influence…
ADHD Awareness Month serves as a powerful catalyst for positive change. In a world where misconceptions and biases often overshadow the experiences of individuals with ADHD, this dedicated month takes on the crucial task of reshaping attitudes and promoting understanding. It’s a time to combat the myths that have persisted…
Mental health is an important part of one’s well-being. However, talking about or taking care of one’s mental health isn’t always easy. Due to stigma and misconceptions surrounding therapy, much of the population has trouble admitting they need any help or support, causing their mental health to suffer further as…
Just as physical health is supported by proper diet, exercise, and rest, our mental health is just as multi-faceted. Mental health consists of our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. In recognition of the importance of mental health awareness and treatment, World Mental Health Day is celebrated annually on October 10th….
In western culture, men are expected to be stoic providers—individuals who are valued for what they offer society, first and foremost. They have also been traditionally valued based on their physical strength and mental toughness, without a tendency to show softer emotions. Although recent years have seen this outdated perspective…