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 […]
How to Cope with Agoraphobia
Agoraphobia affects an estimated 2% of the total U.S. population, yet, most of us who experience it feel like we’re alone. That’s part of the disorder, which is marked by fear of leaving your home, avoiding things that require responsibility or where you can’t leave, and discomfort in social and public situations. For most of […]
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 […]
Motherhood While Living with Mental Illness
Today, some 57.8 million Americans over the age of 12 struggle with a mental illness. This means that 22.8% of the population has a mental health disorder. Of those, 14.1 million of us, or 5.5% of the total population, have a severe mental health disorder, which impacts our ability to live our daily lives, to […]
