Most people who have depression, have no idea that they even have it. There is so little awareness about mental health issues; most people don't know the signs of depression. Most might think that the signs of having depression would be pretty obvious. According to Amy Morin, a contributor writer for Psychology Today, says there are subtle signs of depression that shouldn't be ignored.
How to Spot the Red Flags in Your Relationship
Unfortunately, relationships don't come with warning labels. We never know if the relationship is going to be a good one if it is going to end badly. Fortunately, there are some warning signs we can look out for. Most people would call these "red flags." Susan Krauss Whitbourne Ph.D., a contributor writer for Psychology Today, says there are 5 main red flags to look out for, before jumping into a relationship with someone.
The Challenges of Anxiety and How To Overcome It
There are many men, women, and teens who struggle with anxiety. For many people there are work, family, and financial responsibilities to tend to. There are many sources of stress for most people who live in today’s society. And our society might explain why anxiety is becoming one of the most common mental illnesses.
4 Common Myths About Going to Therapy
Therapy is an extremely helpful way to learn how to deal with mental illnesses, or mental disorders. Mental health issues are finally starting to get more and more awareness, however society still has a ways to go to reducing the stereotype attached with mental health issues. When it comes to mental illness, and the various ways to cope with the illness such as therapy, there is always a negative stigma. Jennifer Rollin, a contributor writer for the Huffington Post, says there are 4 common myths about going to therapy.
9 Signs Its Time to Remove Toxic People From Your Life
Throughout our lifetime we are going to come across so many different people. Some people will turn out to be inspirations in your life, some will contribute to your life in a positive way, and then there are those who will end up being toxic in your life. Those who are toxic in your life are not people you want to keep around for the long run. Amy Morin, a contributor writer for Psychology Today, says there are 9 main signs that it's may be time to remove the toxic people from your life.
Cara Delevingne Gets Candid About Her Battle with Depression
Cara Delevingne is an actress and a model, most recently known for her role in the movie Paper Towns. This movie is based on a book written by John Green, who also wrote the story The Fault in Our Stars. Delevingne recently attended The Women in the World Summit in London. At this event Delevingne opened up about her battle with depression. People who are in the media are usually portrayed as human beings who rarely struggle with anything.
5 Reasons People With a Mental Illness Don't Want to Try Medication
Mood disorders can seriously affect the life someone is living. They can "suck the joy" out of your life. Most people who are diagnosed with a mood disorder or mental illness have no interest in trying medication. There are a few reasons for this. One of the main reasons is because there is a little bit of a negative connotation for people who use medication for these illnesses. Therapy can help with mood disorders, but for some people the disorder is so intense that they also need the help of medication. According to Karen L. Smith, MSS, LCSW, a contributor writer for Psychology Today, there are 5 main reasons why people with a mental illness may not want to try medication.
6 Things Men May Speak About in Marriage Counseling
Marriage counselling has helped save a marriage in many cases. In most cases it is usually a women in the relationship to bring up the idea of attending marriage counselling. Most men would say they aren't the most fond of the idea. However there are men who attend marriage counselling, and have somethings to say during the counselling. Brittany Wong, a contributor writer for the Huffington Post, says there are 6 main things the men complain about in marriage counselling.
8 Toxic Thoughts You Deserve to Let Go Of
Throughout our lives we continually learn new things. We gain more and more wisdom as time goes on. However, there are a lot of times where forget to take our own advice and use the wisdom we have. A majority of people have toxic thoughts on a regular basis. These thoughts are usually negative thoughts about ourselves. Rachael Yahne, a contributor writer for the Huffington Post, says there are 8 main toxic thoughts that we need to learn to let go of.