Tips for Social Sharing of Your Mental Health Journey
If you’re struggling with mental health problems, you might feel alone. Yet, some 57.8 million Americans or 22.8% of the population qualify as having a mental health disorder. Of those, 21 million Americans have a severe mental health disorder which impairs their life or ability to live “normally”. Mental health problems are extremely normal and […]
Managing Mental Illness and Parenthood
If you’re struggling with your mental health, managing yourself can be difficult. That becomes even more difficult when you’re faced with the responsibilities of a parent. Often that means taking on significant responsibilities which are challenging to people with good mental health. Balancing the needs of your mental health care and taking care of your […]
How Can I Handle My Anxiety Without Drinking or Drugs
If you’re struggling with anxiety, you’re far from alone. An estimated 40 million U.S. adults, or 19% of the total population, have an anxiety disorder. While anxiety disorders are extremely common, less than 42% of the population gets help. And, for social anxiety disorders, many people can take over 10 years of noticing symptoms before […]
How to Deal with Intrusive Thoughts
Over 6 million Americans experience the phenomenon known as intrusive thoughts. These may be violent, sexual, or weird but are often recurring, unwanted, and difficult to manage. For millions of us, these thoughts can interrupt what we’re doing, causing embarrassment, anxiety, anger, or even thoughts of suicide. Dealing with those thoughts can be intensely difficult, […]
