Did you know that close to half of all Americans will suffer from a mental health problem at some point in their lives? And, on top of that over 21 million Americans have at least one addiction. The numbers for both depression and addiction are very high, but is there a link? Depression is very common among people with… Read More Are Depression and Addiction Related? Your Questions, Answered
Although talking about mental-health issues is still taboo today, many people are aware of its effects on life. And yet, very few among us treat their mental health with the care that it needs. What Is Mental Health? Mental health is your ability to process emotions, make decisions, stay focused, keep up relationships, etc. Or,… Read More Why You Should Take Care Of Your Mental Health
Have you been diagnosed with depression, anxiety, or some other mental illness? Considering taking medication for it? If so, there are some things that you should know. Curious as to what these things are? Then read on. Here are 4 things to know before taking medication for mental illness. 1. You’re Probably Going to Be… Read More 4 Things to Know Before Taking Medication for Mental Illness
There’s no doubt about it – modern living is very stressful, and while stress is a word that gets thrown around and misused quite a lot to describe things that are a bit annoying or undesirable, stress is a real thing that can cause real problems. While it’s said that a little bit of… Read More The Real Dangers Of Stress And How To Avoid Them
1. Start small Getting off the couch last winter during my previous serious depression was often quite challenging to do. But with the assistance of my therapist, we were able to set small achievable exercise objectives. I had no reason or excuse not to walk every day for 10 minutes. Contact the Clarity Clinic to… Read More Managing Bipolar Condition