by Anita Narkhede | Aug 14, 2020 | Mental Health
By Sade Thompson Bell In honor of BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month, I would like to address a great concern in the Black community. There are high rates of mental illness and low levels of treatment due to numerous reasons discussed in this article. People all over...
by KK | Jul 24, 2020 | Mental Health
A “heart attack” in the middle of the night As my eyes blinked open, I felt a deeply uncomfortable pain in my chest. It was the middle of the night and I had awoken in a cold sweat, drenched and confused. I felt the deep pressure in my chest even more. It was a...
by Anita Narkhede | Jul 17, 2020 | Blogs, Mental Health
Writing can offer many people the outlet they need in order to express their emotions and put their thoughts into words. While not everybody might feel comfortable with writing down everything at first, practicing this skill will truly benefit your mental health. In...
by Alexis Baird | Jun 19, 2020 | Mental Health
Nausea, unwanted thoughts, heart palpitations, and fear are some symptoms of anxiety. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA), anxiety is one of the most prevalent mental illnesses and affects 18.1% of the population. Anxiety can be...
by Lulu The Green Fairy | Jun 14, 2020 | Blogs, Lifestyle and Culture, Mental Health
Have you been dreaming more vividly during this pandemic under lock-down? Are you remembering dreams more frequently? Are dreams linked to our mental health and well-being or are they a portal to a different reality? Escapism or threat? Dreams can feel like both of...
by Jordan Lee | Jun 5, 2020 | Blogs, Mental Health, News
Much of the world is now in a lockdown due to COVID-19. As a result, many are dealing with new acute mental health issues, such as depression arising from isolation and anxiety over employment, health and financial uncertainty. The Disaster Distress Helpline, a...