I recently watched an interesting webcast that examined the lack of quality mental healthcare for African-American patients. Ever since the pandemic has started, there has been an increase in mental health patients being admitted to hospitals. Many have succumbed to conditions such as depression during these hard times. Most of those patients are in the… Continue Reading
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Category Archives: Mental Health
Could Setting Strict Goals for the New Year be Bad for ADHD Brains?
We are now at the beginning of another whole new year. During this time, many people like to start setting “new year’s resolutions,” or goals for themselves. It could be to lose weight. It could be to exercise more. Whatever the case, setting new goals for yourself is very common for people at the beginning… Continue Reading
How Nostalgia can Help Manage Anxiety
I recently listened to an episode of a podcast on iHeart Radio. It had an interesting topic about how revisiting our nostalgic favorites, whether it’s a TV show, music, or movie, can help manage anxiety. Do you have a favorite old TV show that eases your stress? Perhaps there’s a favorite old-school artist that you… Continue Reading
Why Spirituality is Vital for your Mental Health
There’s no doubt these difficult times have made an impact on a person’s mental health. Many have succumbed to depression, stress, and anxiety. To remedy this, many have turned to self-help books, therapists, and other mental professionals. However, there is one good source many fail to turn to for help in their mental health state. … Continue Reading
Why Self-Care is a Must for Every Woman
Last weekend, I attended a little self-pampering Zoom party with my friends. We painted our nails, did our hair, and engaged in some beauty talk. It was fun and a great way to unwind together virtually. Now and then, we as women must take some time out of our busy lives to treat ourselves despite… Continue Reading
Why a Strong Support System is Vital for a Mental Health Patient
There’s no doubt that mental illness is nothing we should take lightly. Whether a person is dealing with depression or bipolar disorder, a person going through one of these illnesses needs a strong support system. They need someone who will be there for them. How will a strong support system benefit that person? What types… Continue Reading
Quarantining and its Impact on Mental Health Patients
Quarantining for some people has become mentally draining, but for those dealing with mental illnesses, it has become especially difficult. Last week, I read a disturbing article about a man, who suffered from bipolar disorder, take his own life because of not being able to deal with self-isolation. This news helped bring awareness to mental… Continue Reading
How to Reduce Anxiety During these Troublesome times
Last week, I discussed how we could still show love despite the fact we’re social distancing. This week, I’m going to shed light on reducing our anxiety during this pandemic era. Many people have become on edge because of the rising amounts of people either being infected or dying from this illness. Worse enough, there… Continue Reading
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