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Our modern culture is laden with tired people. Wearing productivity and busyness like a badge of honor, you would think sleeping less is a contest. Approximately 1 in 4 American adults report having significant sleep disturbance 15 of 30 days per month. Think of that—HALF of their days are spent with sleep deprivation (defined as […]
To be human is to have dreams and desires. Well established goals that we are excited about will allow us to wake up with a sense of purpose and drive. However, when our goals are made for the wrong reasons or for other people, they can be our downfall. Here are some tips on how […]
An anxiety disorder can happen to any individual, irrespective of their age. However, it is the intensity of the disorder that determines the type of treatment that might be required by the patient. There are two main types of treatment aligned with an anxiety or panic situation; psychotherapy and medications. Counseling is the primary treatment […]
The holidays can bring stress, worry, and sometimes even loneliness. It’s a lot to juggle between the hustle of gatherings and tricky family situations. Understandably, one-third of adults felt anxious during the holidays in 2022.1 That’s a significant increase from the previous year. Luckily, mental health tech tools are here to help. This blog unwraps […]
Struggling with your mental health can be overwhelming. But you are not alone, even if it often feels that way. Anxiety and depression are two common mental health disorders, with anxiety affecting nearly 40 million adults1 in the United States and depression affecting 280 million.2 Even though these conditions are common, they shouldn’t be considered […]
People often talk about the joys of pregnancy, but not many share their challenges, like pregnancy depression. As a woman, you should know that depression during pregnancy is possible. Understanding this can help you prepare and take steps to prevent it. Finding out you are pregnant comes with a huge rush of complicated feelings and […]
In 2023, unfortunately, the mental health industry has experienced a substantial uptick in need, and current directives have been insufficient. More specifically, crisis care has been severely lacking in recent years. While the U.S. mental health system is aware of these trends in mental health among its population, we’re ill-equipped, and clinicians are burned out. […]
Sleep apnea causes you to stop breathing for brief periods while you sleep. Experts estimate that sleep apnea affects about 5% to 10% of the population,1 but many people may have it without knowing. You may not realize that sleep apnea and mental health are closely tied together. Sleep apnea causes you to lose out […]
We’ve all dealt with stress. It’s a normal part of life, whether it’s the subtle pressure of rushing to get to work on time or a traumatic event like losing a loved one. In a way, some stress can be a good thing. But you don’t want it to get out of hand. Three-quarters of […]
As we rush about our day, we might forget the power that music has on our lives and health. How the brain processes music Music makes its way through the ear canal as sound waves, which reach the eardrum and vibrate as sound, before travelling through the inner ear to the cochlea. The sense organ […]