Watching a person in your life go through Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most challenging and heartbreaking things you can experience. If you’re the primary caregiver or one of several caregivers for a person you love, this process can be even more challenging. Alzheimer’s can be a cruel illness, both to the person suffering…
Triggers are a major part of life when you’re living with post traumatic stress disorder. Triggers can be just about anything– people, places, things, smells, sounds, words, and more– that remind you of a traumatic instance or instances that left you with PTSD. Sometimes triggers may not even seem to make sense, but they can…
As the saying goes, if you’re on a plane, put your oxygen mask on first before helping others. In order to take care of a family member or loved one with a mental illness, it is crucial to first take care of yourself. Mental illness caregivers provide support for the people they’re close to, so…
When you’re struggling with your mental health, even simple tasks like showering or exercising can become overwhelming. Getting through the day turns into a regular struggle, and every decision starts to feel like it’s impossible to make. How are you supposed to live your life when you’re in a mental state like this? One…
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can present itself in a variety of ways, but predominantly as the inability to focus for long periods of time or organize thoughts.
Depression is one of the most common forms of mental illness in the United States, affecting nearly 7% of the adult population. It’s not unlikely that someone you care about struggles with depression. What if that person is your spouse or partner?
Got the winter blues? You’re not alone. According to Psychology Today, the appropriately named Seasonal Affective Disorder—also known as SAD—affects an estimated 10 million Americans.
We all deal with it at some point. Aging is a natural human process. While we can’t keep our youthful looks forever, youthfulness is not all about our outside appearance. Aging can also have a negative effect on our brains. According to Nobel prize-winning biologist Elizabeth Blackburn, we can take steps to not only maintain our young-looks, we can also preserve cognitive function and keep a stronger immune system through five steps.