Childhood Trauma Linked to Mental Illness

By Bobby Shriver Is mental illness caused by childhood trauma? It turns out that the early traumatic experiences you dealt with as a child can actually have a lasting impact on your life as you come of age. But these experiences can manifest themselves in adulthood as more than… Read More

Olympic Athletes & Mental Health

An elite athlete’s competitive drive and whatever-it-takes sacrifices are often publicly lauded as they achieve success, especially among Olympic athletes. Yet in recent years, Olympic athletes and hopefuls are increasingly prioritizing their mental health despite the immense pressures they face. As a result, society is realizing that mental health in Olympic athletes should be just as equally praised — and protected — in the pursuit of their dreams.  Read More

All About Panic Disorders & Psychosis

Although panic disorders and psychosis are distinct, they also overlap. How do you know whether you are struggling with panic disorder, psychosis, or both? Consider the following information and seek professional help to evaluate your own risk. Read More

The Mental Health Toll of Politics

You turn on the news and immediately feel your heart rate quicken. The political division leaves you feeling agitated and anxious. You are annoyed — annoyed that you feel this way — that others do not agree with you on politics, and that you can’t even take in the news anymore without it affecting your mental health. Read More

How Do You Know: You Need Help?

When life is hard, it’s tempting to “tough it out” and hope things get better on their own. But ignoring problems rarely creates a solution. When it comes to your mental health, this is especially true. Professional help exists for a reason, and it can give you back an emotionally and mentally healthy life. Read More

Childhood Abuse is More Prevalent Than You Think

Childhood abuse and neglect have a genuine impact on mental and physical health. Whether the abuse was a one-time incident of inappropriate sexual interaction or a situation involving ongoing belittling, neglect, or violence by a parent, the toll abuse takes on a child is significant. Read More

The Magic of Nutrition and Exercise

If your eating habits regularly trend toward the indulgent, processed, or sugary, it’s not just your physical health that’s impacted. Research from Harvard Medical School shows that nutrition and mental health are also interconnected. Read More

Mental Health Support for Suicidal Ideation

Suicidal ideation is when a person is contemplating suicide, which may involve imagining how they would commit suicide, what the world would be like without them, or fantasizing about ending their pain through suicide. Suicidal ideation can arise from difficult life circumstances such as poverty or abuse, mental illness, poor physical health, trauma, or even medication. When a person suffering from suicidal ideation can receive mental health support, it can considerably decrease the risk of a tragic outcome. Read More

Emotional Eating: How Stress Makes You Eat More (or Less)

It’s important to be aware of the connection between food and your emotions. Understanding your emotional triggers and establishing healthy coping mechanisms goes a long way toward maintaining a balanced relationship with food. Read More

What is Neurodiversity?

While there are disadvantages that come with neurological differences, there are also unique strengths, talents, and viewpoints that neurodiverse individuals bring to the world around them. Read More