Through a combination of lifestyle changes, behavioral strategies and talk therapy, you can work towards treating your sleeping problem to maximize your mental wellbeing. 

Have you found yourself asking this question? So many of us live day to day, without realizing the potential we have to get much more out of life than what we have now.

Bipolar Disorder is a mental health condition that causes extremely high points in mood and energy (mania) prefaced or followed by extremely low, depressive states (depression). These uncontrollable mood swings have a severe impact on the lives of those who live with the disorder.

Did you know that one in five Americans live with mental illness? Since 1949, May has been observed as Mental Health Awareness Month!

Becoming a new mom can be extremely challenging: getting used to life with a newborn, lack of sleep, new responsibilities, and physical effects from childbirth. But what about the deep emotional pain that some women feel after childbirth that doesn’t seem to let up? While some people get ‘baby blues’, that will typically go away after a week or two. Postpartum depression on the other hand, is a severe form of clinical depression that is related to pregnancy and childbirth. 1 in 7 women with newborns report experiencing postpartum depression. 

Reading a good quote can quickly change our perception on an idea or topic. Here are some quotes by inspirational people that will be sure to encourage you. 

The truth is that no one can truly comfort a friend who just lost a loved one. The void left by death is too large to be filled by another, but simply being present, may be the best thing that you can do! Being present means being available, being open, and being receptive. However, these passive activities can seem a little ambiguous, especially when you’re emotionally preoccupied. Below are some ways that you can best help a friend that is grieving. 

We are living in an extraordinary time, where at the touch of a button, we have endless amounts of information at our disposal. But for all the praise we give social media, it is not without it’s flaws.

Chronic pain is pain that lasts for longer than six months and is different from acute pain, which is short-lived and usually has a clear medical cause. Some common sources of chronic pain are back aches and neck pain, although it can occur anywhere in the body. Chronic pain ranges from a small irritation to a debilitating condition. Due to this, chronic pain can severely affect your mental health.

We all are individuals who want strong, quality relationships with others. For some, it is easy to develop these relationships, but for others, it can be more difficult. From a young age, we are provided with ample opportunity to build friendships with peers through school, however, as we age this process becomes more difficult. Making friends requires putting ourselves out there. For those that struggle with building and maintaining relationships, it becomes so easy to develop social anxiety and depression.