Access to health care.People with mental health conditions are less likely to have access to adequate health care. It may also be more difficult for people with mental health conditions to take care of their physical health When you have a mental health condition, it can be hard to seek...
Stuck or repressed emotions appear to be especially harmful to physical health. One study showed that people who repress their emotions are more likely to have disruptions in the normal balance of the stress hormone cortisol...
Mental health is the basic brain chemistry that impacts our behavior. If someone’s brain is healthy, they can act and feel with relative control of their emotions and actions. Just like any other part of our bodies, however, our brains can become ...
given more people than ever are suffering from loneliness, stress, anxiety, and depression. Some are concerned that many HR and risk teams are thinking of mental health as an issue that they’ve successfully tackled. However, even though the...
Gen X, ages 42 to 57, doesn't lag far behind at 46%, and 40% of those aged 18 to 25 in Gen Z say money problems cause mental health concerns for them, too. Women, more than men, indicate that money significantly impacts their mental state, "with 46 percent selecting it compared...
There is growing awareness of the significant mental health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on many Americans. Less is known about the effects on individuals who were living with mental health conditions prior to the pandemic's onset. In addition, little research has explored...
By getting a baseline of how Americans were being affected during the high point of stay-at-home orders, psychologists can better understand the long-term mental health impacts of the crisis. "This is just an initial snapshot of where people are. It's really setting the stage for the next...
most people find it synonymous only with food or fitness with very little emphasis onmentalwellness. The truth is, you can do everything “right” – eat all the organic greens and proteins, have a strict exercise regime and an eco-friendly lifestyle. But,if your mind is not at peace,no...
Worldwide, one in eight people lives with a mental health condition, which impacts their physical and social health. Increasingly more children, teens and young adults grapple with mental illness. Despite the prevalence of mental health conditions, the organization notes that people with mental illnes...
While mental health issues are common in college students, there are resources, organizations, and people who are here to help. Grades, finances, relationships, and career prospects all come second to your overall mental health. Sometimes the weight you’re carrying can feel big on its own, bu...