Category: Managing Mental Health

Trauma can happen to anyone at any age. Experiences such as a physical or sexual assault, abuse, accident, natural disaster, military combat, or the violent or sudden death of a loved one can have a lasting effect on an individual’s mental health. The impacts of trauma can leave individuals struggling with painful memories and upsetting…

Life is a series of balancing acts – including how much time and attention you give to social media. Millions of people use social media – for connection, for entertainment, for news. It’s easy to get lost in this virtual world, but it’s important to find and maintain the right balance. Social media can have…

When living with mental health challenges, uncertain times can become overwhelming, creating a sense of helplessness and an urge to withdraw.
During periods of external stress, it’s important to continue mental health treatment plans and monitor for any new symptoms.

Memory loss caused by Alzheimer’s can be shocking to many caregivers, but there are other behavioral side effects, like psychosis, that can be just as frightening.

The onset of psychosis is quite common among patients with Alzheimer’s disease. Between 30-50% of dementia patients experience psychotic symptoms, which lead to faster functional impairment and increased mortality risk. Here are three defining factors to understand and share while educating caregivers and staff:

Staying active and challenging your brain are a few important ways to boost mental health later in life. But for some seniors adjusting to a new season of life can be difficult, especially if they are also managing mental health issues. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) approximately 4% of Americans age 70 and older have some form of depression.

More than six million men are affected by depression every year. While mental illness impacts men and women, men are less likely to seek treatment due to social norms, reluctance to talk and downplaying symptoms. June is Men’s Health Month and an opportunity to raise awareness of health challenges affecting men, while encouraging them to seek help…

A new year offers a fresh start and another opportunity to develop positive life strategies. Although even with the best of intentions, an estimated 80% of all New Year’s resolutions fail by the second week of February. Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, it can be difficult to find the motivation to maintain these personal commitments, especially for…

Depression is a serious mental health issue that affects more than 21 million American adults each year. It can often be thought of as just a “phase” or bad mood, but in reality, depression can be a debilitating condition requiring professional support. Many cases of depression go undiagnosed due to stigma surrounding the illness and…

Lack of access and stigma are two of the biggest barriers to receiving behavioral health support. While many struggle with these challenges in seeking treatment, Black, Latino, Asian and other minority communities face them at much higher rates – and often at greater cost. 21% of Black Americans reported having a mental illness in 2021.…