by Roz Hedayatian | Mar 10, 2021 | Mental Health
The concept of loss is a pervasive part of the human condition. Grief can impact our mental health in many ways, causing feelings of depression and guilt. Many feel as though they’ve lost a part of themselves. Though often associated with losing a loved one, we can...
by Mary Abzug | Feb 26, 2021 | Mental Health
Let’s Talk About Social Media In the United States, an average of 2 hours and 23 minutes is spent per day on social media. (Nielson Total Audience Report, 2019) Social media includes a wide range of websites and apps- Twitter, Youtube, Facebook, Tik Tok, and...
by Anonymous | Feb 26, 2021 | Mental Health, Recovery Stories
Hiding from myself Growing up, when something was wrong, I felt it in every part of my body. At times it was overwhelming and crushed my soul. Other times, I lost my voice and felt a deafening come over me. Then there were less painful moments when I was able to...
by Mary Abzug | Feb 23, 2021 | Blogs, Mental Health, News
America has a long history of attempts to treat mental illnesses and address mental health issues. From asylums and lobotomies to the beginning of modern therapy treatments, the system of mental health care has come a long way. But of course, there is still much to be...
by Stanley Clark | Feb 20, 2021 | Blogs, Mental Health, News
Education is one of the many things significantly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. With schools closed down to prevent the spread of the virus, teachers and students currently depend on distance learning. However, distance learning may also result in students...
by Katherine Kornberg | Feb 20, 2021 | Blogs, Editorial, Mental Health, News
According to Mental Health America, 1.2 million individuals living with mental illness sit in jail and prison every year. Serious mental illness has become so prevalent in U.S. jails and prisons that they are commonly referred to as “the new asylums.” Right here in...
