Coping With the Stress of Black Friday Shopping

By Matt Gonzales  Black Friday shopping can be stressful for many Americans, especially individuals with a mental health disorder. Learn how to combat the stress of Black Friday shopping. Many Americans view Thanksgiving as a relaxing holiday. Individuals nationwide often feast…

Do You Have Imposter Syndrome?

Extracted from Ditch Your Inner Imposter by Anna Lou Walker and PSYCOM has a quiz for you! Dr Valerie Young, co-founder of the Imposter Syndrome Institute, categorized people who experience imposter syndrome into five main groups.  According to Dr Young, the five kinds of…

Protecting Your Mental Health on Thanksgiving

Brought to you by Trust Mental Health People in the United States are more likely to feel their stress increases rather than decreases during the holidays. The holidays can be a hectic time for many, and a lack of money,…

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Mental health vs. mental wellness

By Melissa Clark You may hear stories on the news about the impacts this pandemic made on people’s mental health. The social distancing and isolation can cause negative thoughts or emotions, plus a variety of other feelings. So, what is…

How to Practice Mindfulness to Improve Your Well-Being

Health Essentials Each day, set your intention to stay in the present moment! Daily meditation is a powerful tool for managing your stress and enhancing your health. But bringing present-moment awareness to all your daily activities is important.   Wellness expert Melissa C. Young, MD, shares simple…

The Keys to Understanding Dysthymia (High-Functioning Depression)

Sean Grover L.C.S.W. Reviewed by Kaja Perina There are 3 common causes of dysthymia, and here are 3 reliable solutions. High-functioning depression, also referred to as dysthymia, can be hard to spot. Unlike major depressive episodes, high-functioning depression is low-level,…

How to Treat Both Trauma and Addiction

Single-gender sessions, and power in numbers. Lantie Elisabeth Jorandby M.D. Reviewed by Vanessa Lancaster Trauma is an emotional response to a terrible event. Trauma experienced during childhood may be especially harmful and long-lasting. Some people with unresolved trauma will turn…

Should You Seek Self-Satisfaction or Self-Transcendence?

Douglas T. Kenrick Ph.D. and reviewed by Lybi Ma KEY POINTS Evolutionary theory provides an essential perspective on the origins of our powerful motives, not a prescriptive philosophy. Slavish servitude to powerfully evolved motives can sometimes lead to a very…

My History of Service on this Veterans Day

John C. Riley - Graphic Designer and blog publisher for HereNOW Help My name is John Riley and my MOS while in the military was Operation Specialist Second Class, I am a recovering Alcoholic and live with a mental illness...

Why Do These New England States Have Starkly Different Suicide Rates?

Kerry Shaw In New Hampshire, twice as many people take their own lives than in Massachusetts. Massachusetts and New Hampshire share more than a border, Puritan heritage, and the New England Patriots. Both states are prosperous, with median household incomes and state health…

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