Category Archives: Mental Health

You have likely heard the term, whether it be for the holidays or for someone you know: Fat and jolly. While it might be slightly oversimplifying the idea, it turns out that new research is showing that there is a variation of this theory, and science could have begun to find out more information about ...click here to read more

The holidays should be a time to relax and enjoy family and friends but unfortunately many people experience stress, anxiety and depression during the holiday season. Sources of Holiday Stress, Anxiety and Depression There are many reasons why people experience stress and anxiety around the holiday season, including: Too many commitments – agreeing to attend ...click here to read more

The National Institute of Mental Health estimates that one in four Americans suffer from some type of mental health problem. Only one in 7 suffer from serious mental illness; however the need for medical care for the various mental health issues that face U.S citizens puts a big strain on the health care industry. Mental ...click here to read more

The cold winter season is strongly associated with the occurrence of seasonal affective disorder, or a mood disorder characterized by depression that occurs only during a specific season of the year.  Although most of the reported cases of this mental health disorder happen in the winter, other individuals experience this depression during other seasons, such ...click here to read more

Weight gain can be an ominous sign to many people, especially when they have tried many different diets and just can’t shed the pounds. For those who are already obese the situation is even more frightening. Obesity can lead to all sorts of serious health problems such as heart disease, diabetes, and hypertension. According to ...click here to read more

If you’re a curvy woman and experience anxiety over your body and worry that men won’t find you attractive, worry not.  A recent study published in PLoSOne suggests that the stress and anxiety that you may have over your curves is unwarranted. Environmental factors, including psychological stress, can have an impact on mental health but ...click here to read more

Many health enthusiasts are the first to admit that their brain health and mind might be quite different if it wasn’t for meditation, and with more and more people jumping on the bandwagon and more research being done every day, this trend might not be a trend at all, but rather a scientifically proven way ...click here to read more

A recent medical report explains that depression is a normal human experience.  Is the pharmaceutical industry taking advantage of this mental health condition? Mental health pertains to the emotional condition of an individual that allows him or her to function on a daily basis.  When a person does not feel emotionally stable, his or her ...click here to read more

Your day may be filled with unwanted stress and anxiety because it’s busy and filled with tons of stuff that you need to accomplish.  But, this stress and anxiety can lead to a number of mental health issues, including depression.  To keep your mental health in optimal condition it’s important to remember to relax and ...click here to read more

It is not unusual to feel unwell first thing in the morning. For many people the most aggravating sensation is a feeling of fog that can linger for minutes or even hours. In some cases people complain about nausea or dizziness after they get up in the morning. Their performance whether it is at work ...click here to read more

Wouldn’t you much rather spend time on hobbies, or with your friends and family? Do you always find yourself playing catch up? Chances are your “to-do” lists are totally out of control. There are steps you can take to get control over how you spend your spare time. Lessening the stress and anxiety over how ...click here to read more

According to an American survey 75 per cent of the general population feels a high level of stress every two weeks and over 50 per cent expressed concern about this level of anxiety. Stress is associated with lost work hours, relationship problems and health related issues. It seems we are all trying to cope with ...click here to read more

As you age life begins to get more serious, little by little as stress begins to pile on.  All of the little stresses begin to add up and your life may not only become stressful, it may become dull and boring.  This can lead to serious emotional and mental health issues including depression.  If you ...click here to read more

Do your friends refer to you as being the one with the temper in the group? Do you sometimes finding yourself in the middle of a high stress, high anxiety situation just wanted to scream out loud? Well you certainly wouldn’t be the only one, and maybe if you are taking the time to read ...click here to read more