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Mental illness is a common health concern. Mental health is critical to addressing and treating the psychological conditions that are most often experienced. This blog offers a collection of articles written on the topics of personal growth, mental illness, mental health tips and strategies, and other psychology related topics. Join the conversation, share your comments, have fun, and enjoy!
Healthy Boundaries in Relationships
Introduction You can care deeply about someone and still feel uncomfortable saying no to them. You might agree to plans when what you need is actually rest, avoid sharing an opinion to prevent conflict, or feel responsible for another person’s emotions. Experiences...
Low Self-Esteem Isn’t Who You Are, It’s Something You Learned
Introduction You may notice that you speak to yourself more harshly than you would speak to someone else. A small mistake might feel like proof that you are not capable. In contrast, praise may feel uncomfortable, exaggerated, or difficult to believe. Living with low...
Practical Ways to Manage Emotions
Introduction A difficult conversation, unexpected change, or stressful day can bring up emotions that feel intense or difficult to manage. You may react quickly, become quiet, overthink what happened, or need more time than expected to feel settled again. Experiencing...
What to Do When You Have No Support System
Introduction Going through a difficult period can feel heavier when you do not have someone to call, confide in, or ask for help. You may feel as though you have to handle every decision, responsibility, and emotion alone. Wondering what to do when you have no support...
Signs You May Need Therapy
Introduction You may be managing many responsibilities, caring for other people, and appearing fine while privately feeling overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or unlike yourself. It can be difficult to know whether these experiences are part of a stressful period or a...
What Does Genetics Have To Do With Mental Illness?
Mental health is deeply personal. Two people may describe similar life struggles, such as anxiety, sadness, burnout, stress, or emotional overwhelm, but their experiences can feel very different internally. That is why the question, “Is mental illness genetic?”...
How Mental Health Impacts Physical Health: A Deep Connection
When we think about health, we often separate the mind from the body. But the reality is, mental health and physical health are deeply intertwined, each influencing the other in profound ways. Understanding this connection between mind and body helps us see exactly...
The Effect of Mental Health on Students
Student life can be very fast-paced and filled with stress given the schedules they have to keep. It’s understandable that the rigors and constant flow of student lifestyles would impact a person’s mental health. Psychological wellbeing is an essential aspect of a...
The Effects of Mental Health at Work
Mental and emotional health, at work, matters a lot whether you think it does or not. They are vital factors that affect you individually, collectively, as well as your job performance. We all know that work can sometimes be really tough. And in this post-COVID...