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June 17, 2020

June is PTSD Awareness Month (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder)

An estimated 8 million people in the United States struggle with mental health issues related to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Because it impacts so many people, June is recognized as PTSD Awareness Month. From combat veterans to survivors of physical or sexual abuse, and even those who have witnessed severe trauma, this condition can cause debilitating psychological symptoms that make day-to-day life incredibly painful. Unfortunately, the majority of victims living with PTSD don’t get the treatment they deserve and need. This is why the

June 10, 2020

6 Famous People With PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder)

June is PTSD Awareness Month, so it’s an appropriate time to learn more about Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. This mental health issue can impact anyone, and there are quite a few celebrities and famous people with PTSD who have come forward to talk about it. Surviving or witnessing a deeply traumatic event is a lot more common than most people may assume. It’s estimated that 50 percent of women and around 60 percent of men experience or observe some kind of harrowing or painful event

June 3, 2020

7 Ways of Treating Depression Without Drugs or Medication

Prescription medications are one of the most popular methods for treating mental health conditions, but there are also other ways of treating depression without drugs or medication that can be just as effective for many people. Struggling with bouts of depression and other mental health issues is part of the human experience. It is inevitable because we are complicated beings and life is sometimes hard. The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) reports that 1 in 25 adults in the United States experience mental

May 27, 2020

6 Movies About Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

May is a good time to discover some movies about Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) to increase our understanding about how this mental health issue impacts others. Though there is less stigma associated with issues of poor mental health than in years before, many Americans are still scared, and rightly so, to be open about their struggles with mental illness. They fear discrimination in the workplace or worry that others will think their problems are not “real.” In truth, millions of people in the United

May 20, 2020

Lexapro and Weed: Can Marijuana & Antidepressants Be Used Together?

Considering the amount of antidepressant prescriptions physicians give out every day and the growing availability and legality of smoking marijuana, there’s zero doubt that a vast number of folks are using both Lexapro and weed or other antidepressants at the same time. Whether it’s safe to mix antidepressants and weed is a serious concern because both drugs can have long-term effects on brain chemistry, mood, and overall mental health. Thirty-three states, plus the District of Columbia, have now passed laws generally legalizing pot in

May 13, 2020

May is Mental Health Awareness Month: 5 Ways to Keep a Healthy Mind During Trying Times

Mental Health Awareness Month in the United States has been recognized every year in May since in 1949. It was originally started by the National Association for Mental Health, now known as Mental Health America. “Mental Health Awareness Month” is used interchangeably with “Mental Health Month,” and the goals are to raise awareness about mental illness, offer screenings, and reduce the stigma surrounding mental health issues so more people will get tested and seek treatment. Why is Mental Health Awareness Month Necessary? Being human

May 6, 2020

7 Low Stress Careers and Jobs for People With Anxiety

When you think about it, there’s a reason so many job boards promote “low stress jobs,” or the best jobs for people with anxiety, because they are well-suited for so many people. Around the world, though especially in western societies, high-stakes, fast paced careers in fields like finance, advertising, fashion and entertainment, are glamorized as the gold standard. While these types of professions are a good fit for some people, there are others who have no interest in deal making, strategizing, making “cold calls”

April 29, 2020

Stress Awareness Month in April: De-Stressing & How to Deal With Stress

It’s Stress Awareness Month in April. There’s no denying how stressful life can be from financial insecurity, overall wellbeing, concerns about family, friends and the many other aspects of life that we simply have no control over. Chronic stress can be a driver of poor physical and mental health and create an unhealthy cycle that’s difficult to break, so it’s important to practice de-stressing and learn techniques for how to deal with stress. More than 70 percent of Americans report that they suffer from

April 22, 2020

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