These days, few people can deny the importance of mental health. Yet, actually finding the mental health support you need can be surprisingly tricky. Getting support is even more challenging when you’re part of a minority group, as people on the outside may not understand the specific challenges you face or how to help you. […]
Mental Health
The Unexpected Nature of Grief for Caregivers
At its most simple, grief is the way we respond to loss. It often includes intense emotions, particularly sadness and emptiness. Such emotions can be incredibly overwhelming and take time to process. Most conversations about grief focus on what happens after the death of a loved one and rightfully so, as the sense of loss […]
Healthy Habits For Caregivers
Habits are small decisions and practices you follow regularly, often daily. They can be helpful or harmful and get to the point of being automatic – something you don’t even think about. As a result, habits can be a powerful way to make large changes. Accumulating positive habits and decreasing negative ones can have surprisingly […]
Why Mental Health Deserves Your Full Attention
At the start of 2023, reports the American Psychiatric Association (APA), two out of five Americans rated their mental health as fair or poor (up from 31% a year ago), and more than one in four said they anticipated experiencing more stress. What’s more, around 29% resolved to take their mental health more seriously. The […]
Anxiety Medication for the Elderly: Precautions and Considerations
Anxiety disorders can be overwhelming and are often misunderstood. Rather than simply meaning that people are anxious (a challenge we all face occasionally), an anxiety disorder makes many tasks overwhelming, if not almost, potentially contributing to social isolation and depression. These conditions aren’t limited to the young. Instead, they can affect anyone regardless of age, […]
Mental Health Warning Signs to Look Out For As You Age
As we journey through life, our mental health becomes increasingly important, especially as we age. While physical health tends to take center stage in conversations about aging, mental well-being is equally crucial. Unfortunately, mental health issues among older adults often go unnoticed or unaddressed, leading to unnecessary suffering and diminished quality of life. Recognizing the […]