Explore mental illness, its common symptoms, causes, and treatment options. Learn how to support mental health and seek help when needed.
Understanding Affordable Therapy Having a psychologist is a big step in your mental health management. But mental illness–as anxiety and depression can take a while for healing, unlike a cold or influenza. Indeed, some Trusted Source studies have shown that most therapists continue to be treated for 5 to 10 sessions and have weekly meetings with their counselors. This ensures that care is an undertaking and can be cost-effective, depending on your health insurance coverage.…
Face it, inaccessible therapy. Most of those Americans consider it too expensive or hard to get while there is a request for mental health about half of Americans surveyed in 2018 considered or received treatment. Take that for a long wait, social stigma and limited options when a psychologist can find out about your experiences and your mountain of further challenges (particularly if you described yourself as LGBTQ+, a handicapped individual or a person of…
Understanding Mental Health You do know that your physical health benefits from sports. But more good news is available. Evidence has also shown in recent years that your mental health could benefit from participation in sport. It’s like this. 1st is Sports Helpful in Improving Mood Do you want a burst of relaxation and happiness? Participate in physical activity. If you play sport, exercise in a gym or go for a quick walk, physical activity…
My daydreams took a dark turn when my mental health began to play. “They’re not just you” are a column by Sian Ferguson, a journalist in mental health. The column focuses on discussing the lesser known signs of mental health. It is not just you. Sian knows the power of hearing firsthand: “Oh, it’s not just you,” even if you know your vision or depression, mental health is so much more than that so let’s…
It’s common to take a sick day for your physical health but taking the time off from work is a gray area. Many companies have mental health policies or personal days, but it can still be difficult to take time off if you just need a mental break. You can feel guilty or reluctant about using any of your precious PTO days to show up anyway. But you and your work suffer when you feel…
By: Researcher Taymur Understanding Insomnia For time to time, nearly everybody suffer insomnia. Factors like stress, jet lag or even diet can affect your sleep ability. Indeed, almost 60 million Americans experience sleeplessness and awaken unrefreshed a year. The problem often persists for a night or two, but in other situations it is a permanent problem. You can have: Understanding Insomnia Impacts Chronic insomnia entails serious health risks. Insomnia can increase your risk for mental…
By: Researcher Taymur I’ve been a bookish kid throughout school. You know, the guy who loved the book and consumed a book a day when they had the opportunity. To my identity, reading and writing were so important that I could not think of a day passing without looking at a book. Things changed when I went to college. I had less time to read for pleasure and academic reading was flooded. My ultimate aim…
By: Researcher Taymur Depression, anxiety, PTSD, and even sensory treatment disturbances can influence our personal hygiene. Let’s talk about that. Let’s talk about that. It’s not just You “It’s not just You” is a column written by the journalist for mental health Sian Ferguson to examine less-known symptoms of mental illness. It’s not just You. Sian knows the strength of hearing firsthand, “Hey, it’s not only you.” While you may know your sorrow or anxiety,…
By: Researcher Taymur In the United States, mental health problems are common. Every year approximately one in five American adults has at least one mental illness. And somewhere in their lives, around one in five young people 13 to 18 years of age experience mental illness. Mental disorders are widespread, but their severity varies. Each year about one out of every 25 adults has a severe mental health (SMI). An SMI can reduce your daily…
By: Researcher Taymur Understanding Mental Illness Mental disease is a widespread term that includes a wide range of conditions that influence your feelings and thoughts. Because it can also affect your ability to experience daily life. So different factors can affect mental illness, including: genetics, environmental, daily habits, biology factors. Understanding Mental Illness Types However DSM-5 helps mental health professionals to diagnose mental disorders in their fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of…