Mental Health Tips

It’s normal for new parents to experience a wave of emotions after having a baby, but certain symptoms could signify a deeper problem that needs help. It’s important to be aware of the signs of postpartum depression for both yourself and your partner. 

Being alone and being lonely are two very different things. When you’re alone, no one else is physically around you. Feeling lonely is an emotional state. You could be in a crowd of people and still feel lonely. Loneliness is a state of lacking; it feels like something is missing.

In the wake of the events of the past few years, mental health has become an increasingly important topic of conversation. More and more people are seeking therapy to help them deal with the stress and anxiety of everyday life.

Pounding heart, shortness of breath, and an intense feeling of anxiety – anyone who has experienced an anxiety attack will be all too familiar with the sudden sensation of impending doom. Anxiety attacks can feel frightening and overwhelming. So, what do you do when an anxiety attack occurs? In this article, we talk about how to stop an anxiety attack and what steps you can take.

Anxiety can feel useless at times, those feelings and fear are there to protect you. The right amount of anxiety can even help you overcome a challenge. However, unchecked anxiety can wreak havoc on your life. 

Finding a qualified therapist can be an overwhelming process. Where do you look? What do you look for? And when you finally find a potential match, what questions do you ask?

It’s normal to feel sad or down after having a baby. Between the tiredness and the stress of delivery, there’s so much going and your body is powering through a lot. But if this feeling doesn’t go away in a couple of weeks, it could be a sign of a serious mental illness. Learning how to prevent postpartum depression is important in reducing the risk of developing the condition and knowing when to get help. 

For thousands of years, people all over the world have been using meditation for spiritual and religious reasons. Now, meditation and mindfulness are mainstream. Mental health is a huge component of overall health, and many people are struggling with it. The demand for natural coping strategies is at an all-time high. 

Large cities tend to have a lot of concrete and higher crime rates. They are fast-paced and busy, and everyone is trying to get somewhere quickly. Many people tend to think of living in a city as having a detrimental effect on mental health. It’s easy to view living in a city as either good or bad, but it’s more complicated than that. The relationship between mental health and living in a city is complex. 

Do you have any debt? Do you contribute to your 401(k)? These are not common first date questions. For most, it doesn’t feel natural to talk about your finances. As you get to know someone, you talk about your interests, values, likes, and dislikes, but the money talk feels like another level.

From a young age, you hear that exercise is good for you. It’s not a secret. But as you get older, work, family, and life get in the way, and you have less time. Sometimes exercising feels like the last thing you want to do with the time you have left.

Building new relationships takes time, which many people have little running spare. But you can create new relationships as an adult in a city. Whether you just moved to a city like New York or Los Angeles, or you’re finding it hard to meet people in general, here are some tips to help you make new adult friends.

Has your heart ever started to race for no apparent reason? Did you feel like you couldn’t breathe or think clearly? If so, you might have experienced a panic attack. At least 23% of people in the United States have gone through one or more of these episodes.

Stress eating is something that we’ve all done at least once at some point in our lives. However, stress eating can get so unmanageable that they have to consult with professionals and look into stress and anxiety therapy.

Depression is a silent but deadly battle that many of us face each day. According to the Anxiety & Depression Association of America (ADAA), major depressive disorder affects more than 16.1 million adults in the US alone. It’s a debilitating condition that affects many aspects of a person’s life, such as work, school, relationships, and even everyday functioning. It can also lead to a host of mental and physical problems.

Often, people experiencing different feelings and mental problems involving anxiety and depression, and other negative emotions do not require a diagnosis before seeing a therapist. If you have a past trauma, a phobia, or you’re feeling worried about life, and you don’t think you can handle it on your own anymore, you can seek professional help.