Children, Teens, & Adolescents, Family, Mental Health Topics How can family issues affect a child’s performance in school? by Taylor Bennett on Aug 1, 2019 Family challenges — such as divorce, financial issues, and sibling bullying — have the potential to negatively affect all family members, including kids. These young individuals do not have the tools or mental capacity to properly manage stress, and it shows in multiple capacities: one being their performance at school….
Family, Mental Health Topics, Power & Control When a family member takes advantage of you: How to spot it and what to do next by Alannah Miller on Aug 1, 2019 Have you ever been told that you are “too nice” and were confused by what that meant? Aren’t you supposed to be nice to people? The obvious answer is yes. But how nice is too nice? When you perform an act of kindness for someone, it gives you a sense…
Family, Mental Health Topics When family members stop speaking: What do I do? Should I pick a side? by Alannah Miller on Jul 31, 2019 Family feuds don’t just affect everyone directly involved; they have the ability to negatively affect the entire family. When a family dispute occurs, holidays, birthdays, and special occasions can go from a joyful occasion to an awkward, tension-filled time. Plan out the best course of action for you to take…
Mental Health Topics, Research Eating an excessive amount of spicy food might increase risk of dementia; study participants who consumed more than 50 grams of chili a day had double the risk of memory decline by Taylor Bennett on Jul 26, 2019 New research shows that spicy food—chili in particular—might lead to a greater risk of dementia. Participants who ate more than 50 grams of chili a day had a higher risk of experiencing cognitive decline with age. Researchers analyzed 4582 Chinese individuals over the age of 55 for 15 years: the…
Mental Health Topics, Self-Improvement Intermittent Fasting: A new health trend that could boost your mental health by Alannah Miller on Jul 22, 2019 Intermittent fasting is one of the quickest ways to improve your overall health. Consistency, finding the right schedule for you, and being patient are all key to witnessing the effects of intermittent fasting. Overeating slows down your mind and body due to the overwhelming number of calories consumed. Intermittent fasting…
Media Use, Mental Health Topics Smart technologies that monitor everything mental health and help us learn more about ourselves by Alannah Miller on Jul 17, 2019 The average person spends around four hours each day on their phone; you can better spend this time looking into helpful apps for improving wellbeing. You can start with an app like Booster Buddy, which helps you stay mindful of your mood and track it over time. Meditation applications are…
Mental Health Topics, Relationships Dating someone with a mental illness: 7 steps that will support a happy, healthy relationship by Nora Mork on Jul 16, 2019 The world of mental health can be an intimidating one. Certainly, for the 1 in 3 of us who are living with such a condition, and the daily challenges it can bring. But also, for those looking in from the outside, whether that’s supporting a friend, family member or even…
Mental Health Topics, Women's Issues Common mental health problems among young women: Self-esteem, anxiety, and depression by Taylor Bennett on Jul 3, 2019 Various mental health trends emerge among different groups of people: for example, men are more likely to develop substance abuse than other groups. When it comes to young women, there are three significant trends that emerge: first, these individuals often have a low self-esteem and body issues. They can address…
Beginning Therapy, Gender, Mental Health Topics Women are more likely to admit they need help and to seek mental health services by Taylor Bennett on Jul 2, 2019 As you may know, there are gender disparities in mental health. Why? Because men and women have biological, environmental, and societal differences, all of which play important roles in our health and wellbeing. And one common theme is that women are more likely to seek mental health help than men….
Beginning Therapy, Mental Health Topics, Women's Issues Counseling for women: Coping with mental illness, building self-esteem, and creating healthy relationships by Taylor Bennett on Jul 2, 2019 Asking for help isn’t easy—but it is necessary, especially when your health and wellbeing is at risk. When it comes to women, common problems include mental illnesses like depression and anxiety, low self-esteem, problems in the workplace, guilt and self-blame, and relationship issues. Fortunately, counseling can help women to address…
Feelings & Emotions, Gender, Media Use, Mental Health Topics Social media: A cause of low self-esteem among women? by Taylor Bennett on Jul 1, 2019 Most of us could probably agree that social media can damage self-esteem—especially in women. Think about it: every magazine has a slender woman on the cover and a story within about how she lost the weight—and how you can, too. Additionally, TV shows and movies cast female leads that make…
Memory, Mental Health Topics What are the different types of memory? Understanding the functions of long and short-term memory by Taylor Bennett on Jun 28, 2019 There are two main categories of memory: short and long-term memory, which differ in what information is stored and how. Short-term memory is essentially responsible for storing temporary information and deciding what to do with it: throw it away or pass it to our long-term memory. Long-term memory, on the…