After Pete Davidson made a concerning mental health post on Instagram, Rep. Dan Crenshaw called him to offer his support. Despite being mocked by Pete Davidson about a month ago, Texas Rep.-elect and veteran Dan Crenshaw recently reached out to the comedian after Davidson made a concerning post on Instagram. According to The Washington Post,… Continue reading Rep. Dan Crenshaw Checks On Pete Davidson After Mental Health Scare
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Is It Holiday Stress Or Symptoms Of Depression?
A recent Forbes article explores the differences between holiday stress, holiday blues and depression and what you can do to contend with them. While the December holiday season is typically a joyful time of the year, it can also be a period of considerable stress over gift-giving, travel and visitors, workloads and a host of other related… Continue reading Is It Holiday Stress Or Symptoms Of Depression?
Patrick Kennedy On The State Of Addiction, Suicide Rates
“If this were some other illness that evoked the same type of compassion that other illnesses receive, we would be spending dramatically more money to combat these rising suicide and overdose rates,” Patrick Kennedy said. Patrick Kennedy recently spoke to US News about the latest statistics on addiction and suicide and what he believes could… Continue reading Patrick Kennedy On The State Of Addiction, Suicide Rates
Rob Tanchum's New Comedy Album Finds Humor In Mental Health
Rob Tanchum drew from his own mental health issues to create his new rap/comedy album Disturbed, Depressed, Inadequate. Finding ways to cope with mental health issues can take a myriad of forms, from traditional therapy and medication to meditation, massage and yoga. Writer and comedian Rob Tanchum has found a very unique means of contending with… Continue reading Rob Tanchum's New Comedy Album Finds Humor In Mental Health
Psychiatric Directives May Be A Game Changer For Mental Health Patients
Psychiatric advance directives give mental health patients a way to express ahead of time, when they are in a sound state of mind, how they would like to be treated during hospitalization or treatment. Steve Singer, who has bipolar and borderline personality disorders, knows that he sometimes needs to go to the hospital. However, he… Continue reading Psychiatric Directives May Be A Game Changer For Mental Health Patients
Ashley Tisdale Reveals Depression & Anxiety Struggles On New Album
“This is the first time I’m being super vulnerable. This is me sharing my journey through anxiety and depression.” Ashley Tisdale, who first broke through starring in High School Musical, is now confessing her years long battle with anxiety and depression in a new album, aptly titled Symptoms. Tisdale told People that with Symptoms, “This… Continue reading Ashley Tisdale Reveals Depression & Anxiety Struggles On New Album
Could Limiting Social Media Use Improve Your Mental Health?
A new study examined whether excessive use of social media contributed to feelings of depression and loneliness. The more time you spend scrolling through social media, the more likely you could be contributing to your own feelings of depression and loneliness. A new study from Penn State researchers has determined that social media use correlates… Continue reading Could Limiting Social Media Use Improve Your Mental Health?
Oregon Tries To Break Cycle Of Jailing People With Mental Health Issues
A new initiative was created to divert people with mental illness from the criminal justice system in Oregon. There’s been more attention given to the fact that a significant percentage of incarcerated Americans suffer from mental illness. “The vast majority of the individuals are not violent criminals,” according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness… Continue reading Oregon Tries To Break Cycle Of Jailing People With Mental Health Issues
Does Tech Addiction Play A Role In Workplace Mental Health Issues?
Mental health in the workplace is an evolving issue that needs to be addressed. While technology is largely helpful in today’s professional world, it can also be somewhat hindering for mental health, according to Mike Serbinis, the founder and CEO of Canada-based employee benefits platform League. “If people feel like they always have to be… Continue reading Does Tech Addiction Play A Role In Workplace Mental Health Issues?
Claire Foy On Anxiety: It's My Mind Working A Thousand Beats A Second
“I used to think that this was my lot in life, to be anxious… but now I’m able to disassociate myself from it more.” Claire Foy, who is best known for playing Queen Elizabeth on the Netflix series The Crown, is having a banner year. Foy recently won an Emmy for Lead Actress in a… Continue reading Claire Foy On Anxiety: It's My Mind Working A Thousand Beats A Second