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Dealing With Stress and Depression Depression is a serious issue in the United States, and the National Institute of Mental Health reports that approximately 21 million adults experienced at least one major depressive episode in 2020. Depression can trigger stress, and stress can contribute to depression, which creates a cycle that is difficult to break. […]

An anxiety attack, also known as a panic attack, is a sudden, intense period of fear or anxiety that can be overwhelming and debilitating. Anxiety attacks can vary in intensity and duration, but they are typically characterized by a feeling of imminent danger or impending doom. During an anxiety attack, you may experience a range

There’s Help, You’re Not Alone: Mental Health Hotline Who’s not stressed out in 2022? The stagnation of wages for the past few decades means that many American workers are struggling to get by. This economic insecurity and stress has taken a toll on mental health. Work stress is due to many factors, including work overload,

Everybody has bad days. Sometimes we go through periods of time when we feel awful and like the world is against us. Depression is far worse. It doesn’t just last for a period of time. It’s a mental disorder that affects everyday life every single day. Depression affects everything, from your thoughts to your actions,

Ah, the holidays. They bring joy and love, and they also bring stress, especially for those living with mental health issues. That’s one out of every five Americans by the way – more than 51.5 million of us. Among those with mental health issues, about two-thirds report worsening mental conditions during the holiday season. Let’s

Bad days happen to everyone. It’s completely normal to feel awful sometimes. Life can be rough, and people are emotional creatures. However, if feelings of sadness or loneliness or disconnection begin to overwhelm you, affecting your life and lasting long periods of time, you may be suffering from depression. If you or someone you know

Mental Illness Can Be Inherited, But There’s Help and Hope Mental illness is a major problem within the United States. As many as 19% of American adults are actively experiencing a mental illness, with almost a quarter of them experiencing a mental illness so severe that it limits their ability to work or function in

Mental illnesses are brain-based conditions that affect your feeling, thinking, behavior and mood. They are very common, affecting nearly one in five adults in the U.S. and representing about 19% of the total population. Mental illness is caused by issues associated with the brain, which changes based on life experiences such as trauma, nutrition and

How to Help Someone Experiencing Anxiety As an estimated 40 million Americans are painfully aware, anxiety is a real, devastating disorder, one that can dramatically and negatively impact their lives. Unfortunately, the loved ones of someone who suffers from an anxiety disorder know that these challenges can leave them feeling helpless, unable to assist the