Breaking the Cycle of Stress: The Impact of Access to Everyday Necessities Food insecurity is an existential problem in the United States. Millions of people live in the uncertainty that they might not have access to enough food, shelter, and clothing to keep themselves and their families safe. It’s a problem that has [...]

The Importance of Multicultural Competency in Psychology For decades there have been many social barriers in place that kept people from receiving adequate psychological care. Serious conditions were addressed, while more common mental health concerns, stress, anxiety, and depression, were often left unexamined. The stigma around mental healthcare has largely abated. It is [...]

Four Effective Tips That Are Significant for Your Mental Health Mental health needs the same care and attention as physical health. It includes psychological, emotional, and social wellbeing. Body and mind are connected so that they will be treated similarly. The improved state of mind determines how you handle stress, make individual choices [...]

Future Trends in Mental Health Care With each passing decade, more and more emphasis is being placed on addressing the mental health needs of the public and offering accessible treatments to a wide array of people. Today, thankfully, mental health has become a big priority in healthcare and more resources are being put [...]

Common Challenges for College Students with Psychiatric Disabilities Not surprisingly, individuals with psychiatric disabilities experience challenges that others can’t always relate to or understand. And in some environments, those challenges can become particularly taxing. It’s important for those who don’t have personal experience with psychiatric conditions or disabilities to learn about the ways [...]

Creating the Ideal Learning Environment for a Number of Mental Health Conditions Mental health conditions do not define someone’s ability to learn, but they can make it more challenging for students to thrive in a traditional learning environment. To ensure that students of all ages have access to the resources they need to succeed, [...]

What Role Can the Government Play in Helping the Homeless Who Struggle with Mental Health Issues? Even though public awareness about mental health and mental illnesses has grown substantially over the past 5-10 years, instances of mental health problems still run rampant through many parts of our society. One vulnerable group that is [...]

How Victim Advocates Can Help Those Who Are Struggling People who have been victims of domestic violence have a long road ahead of them. It’s hard enough for someone to get help and get out of a bad situation, but the challenges don’t end once they’re out of the house and away from immediate [...]

The Impact of Compassion Fatigue on Mental Health Nurses People who work in the field of mental health offer help and support to people who are struggling with a wide range of mental illnesses. They are critical to the health and well-being of society as a whole, but working in the mental health field [...]

Fear Not: Don't Let Trauma Hold You Back Anymore Experiencing trauma isn’t something you have control over. It’s not your fault if you’ve been through traumatic experiences and now struggle with the long-term effects. However, trauma can cause a variety of symptoms that can affect your well-being and quality of life. Many people [...]

How to Celebrate the Social and Mental Health Workers Who've Helped You If you have ever received support from a social worker or mental health professional, you’ll probably have a story about how that care and assistance has bettered your life in some way. These practitioners and care professionals provide vital help for individuals who [...]