Mental Health

The National Institute of Mental Health estimates that one in four Americans suffer from some type of mental health problem. Only one in 7 suffer from serious mental illness; however the need for medical care for the various mental health issues that face U.S citizens puts a big strain on the health care industry. Mental ...click here to read more

If you’re feeling sluggish all the time, you may be surprised to learn about the sneaky things that you’re doing (or maybe not doing) that could be zapping your energy.  Once you learn what’s zapping your energy, you’ll be able to follow treatment recommendations that may include taking vitamins and minerals to increase your energy ...click here to read more

The cold winter season is strongly associated with the occurrence of seasonal affective disorder, or a mood disorder characterized by depression that occurs only during a specific season of the year.  Although most of the reported cases of this mental health disorder happen in the winter, other individuals experience this depression during other seasons, such ...click here to read more

If you’re a curvy woman and experience anxiety over your body and worry that men won’t find you attractive, worry not.  A recent study published in PLoSOne suggests that the stress and anxiety that you may have over your curves is unwarranted. Environmental factors, including psychological stress, can have an impact on mental health but ...click here to read more

Many health enthusiasts are the first to admit that their brain health and mind might be quite different if it wasn’t for meditation, and with more and more people jumping on the bandwagon and more research being done every day, this trend might not be a trend at all, but rather a scientifically proven way ...click here to read more

A recent medical report explains that depression is a normal human experience.  Is the pharmaceutical industry taking advantage of this mental health condition? Mental health pertains to the emotional condition of an individual that allows him or her to function on a daily basis.  When a person does not feel emotionally stable, his or her ...click here to read more

Your day may be filled with unwanted stress and anxiety because it’s busy and filled with tons of stuff that you need to accomplish.  But, this stress and anxiety can lead to a number of mental health issues, including depression.  To keep your mental health in optimal condition it’s important to remember to relax and ...click here to read more

If you’re having sleep problems, you’re not alone. Approximately 30-50% of the population suffer from insomnia at some point in their life, with approximately 10% suffering from chronic insomnia. How you deal with insomnia can have a significant negative impact on your health, including your mental health. Determining the cause of your insomnia is important ...click here to read more

An overactive bladder can cause stress and anxiety and it can be harmful to your overall mental health. Overactive bladder syndrome is a condition that affects the storage function of your bladder and it leads to sudden, frequent and uncontrollable urges to urinate. In contrast to a healthy bladder, this condition can cause the urge ...click here to read more

It is not unusual to feel unwell first thing in the morning. For many people the most aggravating sensation is a feeling of fog that can linger for minutes or even hours. In some cases people complain about nausea or dizziness after they get up in the morning. Their performance whether it is at work ...click here to read more

Do your friends refer to you as being the one with the temper in the group? Do you sometimes finding yourself in the middle of a high stress, high anxiety situation just wanted to scream out loud? Well you certainly wouldn’t be the only one, and maybe if you are taking the time to read ...click here to read more

You can’t go far without noticing the commercials and media aimed at all of the electronic devices. While cell phones and laptops and various other electronics have done wonders to make our lives easier, there are also very clear obvious negative connotations that are associated with them as well. There has been hundreds of studies ...click here to read more

Maybe it isn’t something you think about often, but it is a major part of life, as well as mental health and stress relief as people enter their golden years. That’s right, we are talking about sexual activity and people are taking part in it in nursing homes. But what benefit does it have, and ...click here to read more

While everyone is prone to reaching for a snack after a long day, or in celebration of an event, are you really aware of what is considered normal when it comes to your eating habits? If you find yourself reaching for food for comfort, or to relieve some sort of emotional stress or pain, it ...click here to read more