Despite its alarming prevalence, many people still struggle to recognize the signs and symptoms of OCD, often dismissing their intrusive thoughts and ritualistic behaviors as mere quirks or inconveniences.
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How the Economy Affected Young Adults in 2023
The global landscape is marked by economic uncertainties and challenges that cast a long shadow over the usual aspirations of young adults. From soaring inflation to the impacts of a post-pandemic world, the hurdles facing the younger generation are daunting.
The Powerful Connection Between Environment and Mental Health
From anxiety and depression to stress and mood disorders, the spectrum of mental health challenges is complex, to say the least. While genetics and life experiences each play their own roles in shaping our mental health, an often underestimated factor that influences...
Preventing Burnout While Caring for Kids and Parents
For some of us, life is a never-ending juggling act, especially for those in what is being called the "sandwich generation”. These are the people who find themselves caring for both young children and aging parents at the same time. Balancing these responsibilities...
New Dads Face Increased Anxiety and Mental Health Risks
The topic of postpartum depression (PPD) in new fathers is gaining attention, alongside the well-known baby blues experienced by new moms. A recent study conducted by researchers at UNLV delves into the experiences of new fathers with PPD, shedding light on the...
Healthy Coping Mechanisms for Stress
With everything we have going on in our lives, avoiding stress simply isn’t an option. Stress serves a beneficial purpose at times, but it can have a negative impact on our bodies. When the body perceives stress, the adrenal glands produce cortisol. Cortisol causes...
6 Strategies for When You Are Overwhelmed
For many of us, our day-to-day lives can feel like a vortex of responsibilities, deadlines, and endless expectations that leave us feeling depleted. Being deeply overwhelmed has become a norm of sorts. Coming home from work feeling exhausted and lacking energy on a...
How to Know When It’s Time to Take a Break From Social Media
Social media is a powerful tool that connects us with our friends, family, and the world. Through the various apps, we can share our thoughts, pictures, videos, or whatever else we choose with the people we know or strangers who share similar interests. However, like...
What Is Burnout and How Can You Recover From It?
Burnout is a state of emotional, mental, and physical exhaustion. Essentially, it is what happens when a person feels like they have run out of steam but does not have the luxury of taking a break. Many people will experience burnout at some point in their lifetime...
Anger Management
Everyone gets angry, but not everyone manages their anger effectively. We have all witnessed occasions where someone has lost their composure because they were angry. Some people yell and scream while others withdraw and withhold. While these strategies may feel good...