Mental Health
Mental Health - relates to cognitive, behavioral and emotional well-being
Mental Health is more than not having mental disorders or disabilities; it is ensuring that one's mind is well and happy. Mental health can change and be improved; some disorders can be overcome and reduced to where the disorder does not significantly impact the person.
Everyone has some risk of developing a mental illness, regardless of history, social status, race, culture, or age, but often it is social/financial circumstances, biological factors, and lifestyle that all shape a person’s mental health. Some causes of mental illness include inherited traits, exposure to alcohol/drugs in the womb, and brain chemistry. In addition, there are several specific factors that increase the odds of developing a mental illness such as stress, divorce, loved one's death, traumatic experiences (ex. shooting or sexual assault) and ongoing chronic medical conditions (ex. cancer or diabetes). Teens are often the most affected age group for mental health disorders or illness due to frequent stress about grades, future, and social status. 1/5 American teens suffer from at least one mental illness; some of the most common include depression and anxiety disorders.
Below are all the available Mental Health Articles:
Mental Health Benefits of Exercise
Mental Health Impacts of Moving
Are Photo Filters Damaging to Mental Health?
Back to (In-Person) School
Social Anxiety Disorder: How It Affects Those Who Suffer From It
How Does Family Affect Your Mental Health?
Feeling Like a Fake: Imposter Syndrome
Generalized Anxiety Disorder: More than Just Nervousness
Ways to Take Care of Our Mental Health During the Summer
The Impact of Social Media on One’s Health
Your Distorted Image : Body Dysmorphic Disorder
PTSD; Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
How To Talk To Someone With Mental Health Problems
How Talking Helps
Mental Health: Increasing Influence on Teens and Methods of Overcoming
Productivity Tips for Maintaining Mental Health and Wellbeing
The Consequences of Social Media Use
Burnout and It's Effect on the Mind
The Importance of Practicing Self-Love
Adopting a Pet: Unexpected Benefits
Worth More Than This
Exercising Empathy on Social Media
Red Flags in Relationships
Fighting COVID-19 Stress
Benefits of Art On Mental Health
Social Anxiety Disorder: What is it?
Distorted Images: Body Dysmorphia
How to Rewire Your Brain to Overcome Anxiety
The Mind on Music: Neuroscience and Art
Mental Health and Winter: Seasonal Affective Disorder
Hope or Despair? Optimism and Pessimism in the Face of the Pandemic
Ups and Downs of the Holidays
Growth Mindset: The Link Between Plants and Mental Health
Mental Health: Debunking Myths and Stating Facts
Life on Pause
Self-Diagnosing: For the Better or Worse?
Nature Vs. Nurture: What Has a Bigger Effect?
Self Love is the Best Love
Mental Health of Adolescent Mothers
How Genetics Affect Our Mental Health
Marijuana: A drug with benefits (if used wisely)
Neglect on the Brain
Can’t Sleep? Here some common sleeping disorders:
Substance Abuse in Teens
A Commentary About Parental Stress
Test Taking Stress: How is it caused? How can you overcome it?
Suicide Prevention Month
Nutritional Psychiatry: You Feel Your Meals
Exercise: The impact on our mental health and cognitive function
Stress and Tests