How Time with Peers Can Improve Mental Health
Most people are very aware that social support and time with friends and family is beneficial for their mental health. That’s so much true that taking time to be social and to spend time around others tops the list on most mental health advice. Humans are social creatures, and we need support, a sense of […]
Is Fraternity Life Good or Bad for Mental Health?
Fraternities are a common part of college, to the point where many people see joining them as an important part of the higher education experience. Fraternities and sororities can also provide important social support and mental health support to students who are otherwise going out on their own for the first time. Being introduced into […]
Navigating Early Recovery from Depression
Today, millions of Americans struggle with drugs and alcohol. In fact, with 46.3 million of us qualifying for a substance use disorder diagnosis, almost 14% of the adult population has a drug or alcohol use disorder. But, if you’re in recovery, you’re one of the less than 1.4% that actually go to rehab. That process is notoriously […]
Tech Workers, Layoffs, and Mental Health
50 years ago, it was assumed that someone would move into a role and keep it as a career for the rest of their life. Today, job longevity is far from the norm, with most people staying with each employer for just 4.1 years. That lack of stability is further heightened by the fact that […]
