Posts Tagged: mental health

The State of Mental Illness in the US

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Mental illness can affect a person’s thinking, feelings, behavior, mood, and ability to relate to others. It can be caused by a variety of factors, including genetics, trauma, environment, and lifestyle choices. Unfortunately, it is a real and significant issue in the United States, with an estimated one in five adults experiencing mental illness each year. To…

Mental Health in California

May is recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month in California, a time to bring attention to the importance of mental health and wellness. The purpose of this month is to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health conditions and to encourage people to seek support and treatment when needed. Mental health is an integral part of…

Mental Health Matters

Your mental health impacts every aspect your life. Mental health problems can effect our emotional, psychological, and physical well being. When it comes to your mental health, self-care can help manage stress, increase your energy, and lower your risk of illness. Even small acts of self-care everyday can have a huge impact. Why bring awareness…

4 Warning Signs of an Eating Disorder

An estimated 9% of people in the U.S. will have an eating disorder in their lifetime. Additionally, there are over 10,000 deaths resulting from an eating-related disorder every year, making eating disorders the second deadliest mental illness behind opioid overdoses. Unfortunately, few people realize how severe eating-related disorders are in the U.S., which is why February was…

Extreme Weather Events Can Affect Your Mental Health

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As people have learned over the years, mental health is an incredibly important component of our well-being. There seem to be more factors affecting mental health in this day and age, too. According to a recent study by the National Centre for Social Research and the University of York, extreme weather events may be one…