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LGBTQ adults are more than twice as likely to experience a mental health condition than heterosexual adults and transgender individuals are four times as likely. LGBTQ people often face discrimination, hurtful stereotypes harassment and violence, which can negatively impact mental health.

May is Mental Health Month – a moment to raise awareness of mental health, individual struggles and the need for collective actions. More than one in five women are living with mental health conditions in the U.S.  What does this tell us? Mental health challenges are more common than you think and you’re not alone. 

Research shows Black, Hispanic and Asian Americans experienced the largest increase in mental health issues during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic but members of these communities were less likely to receive mental health care than white people. There are a several unique barriers to care that often make receiving quality behavioral health treatment more difficult for people of color.

“The mania started with insomnia and not eating and being driven, driven to find an apartment, driven to see everybody, driven to do New York, driven to never shut up.” – Patty Duke Do you have a serious mental health condition? Managing your daily life with mental health isn’t simple. It’s important to know that…

In 2023, an estimated 8 million Americans were living with bipolar disorder – nearly half of them men. While the condition affects men and women at similar rates, the way it manifests can be different. Men often experience unique symptoms and face greater stigma when seeking mental health care. Breaking that stigma starts with open…

An estimated 8 million adults in the U.S. were living with bipolar disorder as of 2023. If you or someone you love is living with bipolar disorder, you understand just how intense manic and depressive episodes can be. At Oceans Healthcare, we treat clients with even the most severe cases of bipolar disorder, providing care…

For unhoused and housing insecure individuals, receiving adequate health care is no small task. For those who also live with mental health issues, it can be especially daunting. More than 67% of unhoused people are also experiencing mental health conditions, according to the National Library of Medicine.

The impact of stress on Americans is clear with politics, health care and other societal concerns listed among the top concerns. If unmanaged, it can lead to acute and long-term mental health impacts like anxiety and depression.

The COVID-19 pandemic contributed to the youth mental health crisis, but young people’s emotional wellbeing has been declining for years. In the decade leading up to the pandemic, feelings of persistent sadness and hopelessness rose by 40% among high schoolers.