When a new year rolls around most people's resolutions are revolved around their physical health. Although physical health is really important, it is also important to to take a look at our mental health. Even if you don't suffer from a mental illness/disorder, it is important to focus on your mental well-being. Here are some tips on how to improve your mental health in 2016.
Emotionally abusive relationships can be harder to recognize than physically abusive ones. Although it is harder to determine an emotionally abusive relationship, they can be just as dangerous as a physically abusive relationship. Ronald E. Riggio Ph.D., a contributor writer for Psychology Today., has some signs of an emotionally abusive relationship. These signs can help you determine if you or someone you know is in an emotionally abusive relationship.
Trust is one of the most important things to have in a relationship. You have to be able to fully trust someone in order for a relationship to work. Because we are all human beings we can make mistakes, that can make one or both people loose trust in the relationship. This is something that is so common to happen in a relationship. Linda Esposito LCSW, a contributor writer for Psychology Today, has some tips on how to restore trust in your relationship if the trust has been broken.
Everyone endures a little bit of stress sometime in their lives. Stress can come from school, work, or just your everyday life. Some people have more stress than others, but even those who only get stressed out occasionally and benefit from stress-relief tips. Vikki Stark M.S.W., M.F.T., a contributor writer for Psychology Today, has a list of some stress-reduction tips that may seem a little quirky.
While attending college many students go through a lot of different changes. These changes along with the pressure of classes and studying, can bring on a lot stress in a student's life. Especially for freshman, moving away from home into a dorm and meeting new classmates there is some anxiety that can come with that. Mental health has always been something a lot of people tend to avoid talking about. According to Jeffery Lieberman M.D., a contributor writer for Psychology Today, says, "The college years and experience closely coincide with the onset of many mental disorders in young people." Because of this, it is extremely important for universities to improve student mental health care.
Addiction is not something that is easily cured overnight. Addiction is something that people will have to battle for the rest of their lives. Addiction doesn't end when your done with rehab. There is still work that has to be done after to keep from entering back into the addiction. Most people who have an addiction end up going to rehab more than once in their lives. Addiction.com has some tips on how to avoid getting stuck in the revolving door of rehab.
It is not an unknown fact that more and more college students are getting involved in the party scene, which usually involves heavy consumption of alcohol. Addiction.com posted an info-graphic with some information about the college partying scene. There are three main groups of college student that are at risk for getting involved in the party scene. These 3 groups are: Freshmen, Athletes, and Greek Fraternity/Sorority members. Students that attend the following types of schools are less likely to drink heavily: Two-Year colleges when commuting, Traditionally black or women's colleges, Larger schools.
For many people, the holiday season is hard. It’s a time that can so easily bring up past family issues, feelings of loneliness, and sadness. And those feelings, if you’re a recovering addict, can bring up cravings to use and even relapse. Yet, whether you’re in recovery or not, there are ways to keep your mood light and not let the past or your feelings get the best of you.
For most people the holidays are a time that bring happiness and cheer. For other this season brings on the holiday blues, which can make them dread the holiday season. The first thing the Psychologists want you to know is that the holiday blues and seasonal affective disorder (SAD) are different conditions. According to Simon Rego, PsyD, director of psychology training at the Montefiore Medical Center, "SAD is thought to be due to the lack of sunlight in the winter season. Holiday blues is situational." Here are some ways to enhance your mood during the holiday season.
Most people know what physical abuse it and they know the signs of someone who may be a victim of physical abuse. We hear more about physical abuse because it is more known, and visible. There is another form of abuse that most people have heard of but it's not talked about as much. This form of abuse is emotional abuse. The signs of emotional abuse can be more difficult to notice. Gregory L. Jantz Ph.D., a contributor writer for Psychology Today, explains what defines emotional abuse.