Most people recognize that sleep is important. It helps to repair your muscles. It keeps your brain working properly. Simply put, it ensures that your mind and body are functioning the way they should. When it comes to mental health though, sleep is crucial. If you already have certain mental health conditions, a lack of
Most people know the physical benefits of walking and spending time doing things outside. It’s great for your cardiovascular health, your muscles, and bones. But, walking in nature also has many mental health benefits that you may not have realized before. It’s such a simple action, but it can make a big difference in how
Life is hard, and it’s not uncommon to experience setbacks, go through struggles, or just feel overwhelmed with stress sometimes. You might even find yourself going through major moments where it feels like you’re getting knocked down over and over. But it’s what you do to get back up that matters. Sometimes, that can seem
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a type of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy specifically designed in the 1980s for people with a borderline personality disorder. However, since then, it has become a therapy used to create many lasting changes in people’s lives – even those who aren’t dealing with personality disorders. DBT is an interesting approach because
Depression and anxiety are the two most prominent mental health conditions across the globe. People experience different levels of each condition, as well as different symptoms. But, when they are left untreated, those symptoms can become worse. For some, depression and anxiety can take over your life and make you feel as though you’re paralyzed from
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is hard enough to deal with under normal circumstances. But, as with so many other things, the weight of the COVID-19 pandemic can make it even more difficult to manage. If you struggle with SAD, you might be right in the thick of things at the moment. Many parts of the
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