Depression is a very debilitating mental health problem, and one that is more common that you might think. An estimated 21 million adults in the United States alone have experienced at least one depressive episode, so there’s a good chance that you know someone who has had depression, and you may have had it yourself…
Before May ends and summer really starts, we’d like to emphasize one of the most important parts of Mental Health Awareness Month: raising awareness to fight the stigma against mental illnesses. And while many people are aware of the external stigmas that surround mental health, it’s less common to address another mental health challenge that…
As frightening and frustrating as it can be, losing your edge a little bit is a natural part of aging. In the same way that you can’t manage the physical things that were easy for you when you were younger, experiencing some mild forgetfulness is just something that everyone experiences as they get older. However,…
The topic of mental health in general has a lot of misconceptions, stigmas, and myths surrounding it, but out of all the mental health issues out there, bipolar disorder is one of the most consistently misunderstood. Between the long decades where having bipolar was a shameful secret and the frequent misrepresentation of what it’s like…
Happy Women’s History Month! In the field of psychology, a lot of the milestones and contributions you’ll hear about are from men, because for a long time women’s contributions were underrecognized and they had to fight against many biases to get their work noticed. The emphasis on the work of male psychologists, however, doesn’t mean…
Girl, Interrupted is now over 20 years old and is still one of the most important films about mental health. Released in 1999, it won Angelina Jolie an Academy Award, a Golden Globe, and a SAG Award, and the movie, the book it was based on, and the effects they’ve had on the public understanding…
Having a fear of public speaking is very common, and it can range from a little nervousness before you begin to complete terror that has you avoiding any situation where you might be asked to speak in front of a crowd. If you find yourself in a situation where you can’t get out of public…
These days, receiving treatment for mental health is a bit of a double-edged sword. Therapy and medication are more readily accessible than ever and many people have been able to be open and honest about their struggles, both in their personal lives and on social media, without dealing with too much negative backlash, but the…