Social Anxiety Disorder: More Than Just Shyness

NIMH – National Institute Mental Health Are you afraid of being judged by others? Are you self-conscious in everyday social situations? Do you avoid meeting new people due to fear or anxiety? If you have been feeling this way for…

How Are You? Really, How Are You?

Shoba Sreenivasan, Ph.D., and Linda E. Weinberger, Ph.D. What, if anything, do you want to know when you ask this question? What does it mean when you first see someone you know and say, “How are you?” Is it a…

Mental Health New Year’s Resolutions You Need On Your List For 2023

BY ELIZABETH AYOOLA It’s hard to believe we’ve already reached the end of 2022 and are about to leap into the new year. If you’re in reflective mode, you may be thinking about what went well this year, what didn’t go…

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Social Media and Mental Health

Lawrence Robinson and Melinda Smith, M.A. The role social media plays in mental health Human beings are social creatures. We need the companionship of others to thrive in life, and the strength of our connections has a huge impact on…

The Correlation Between Trauma & Substance Abuse

By The Recovery Village at Palmer Lake | Editor Melissa CarmonaMedically Reviewed By Nanci Stockwell, LCSW, MBA One of the most frequently asked questions regarding substance abuse is, “what causes addiction?” While there’s no clear answer, there are several risk factors that affect the likelihood…

Working Virtually

John C Riley When Covid-19 displaced workers out of their offices most businesses/companies turned to remote work and Zoom. When college/universities were impacted they also moved over to Zoom. Having first hand experience doing the Zoom education it was interesting...

8 Quirky Ways to Boost Your Mood and Mental Health

Kristen Lee Ed.D., LICSW Well-being can feel elusive during times of global mental health crisis. The twists and turns of the pandemic require us to be agile in our mindsets and behaviors. Creative, nontraditional self-care strategies can serve to complement…

How to manage your mental health over Christmas

Rethink.org Staff Christmas can feel as though it is everywhere at this time of year. From November onwards, there is a steady stream of reminders that it is edging closer. The festive period can bring complex emotions for many –…

McLean’s Guide to Managing Mental Health Around the Holidays

McClean Hospital Experts share the best ways to manage if your days aren’t all merry and bright Elvis once crooned about feeling blue at Christmas time—and we’re here to tell you: It’s perfectly normal to feel that way. There are…

The Role of Peers in Addiction Recovery

Michael’s House Addiction can be a very lonely experience that drives a wedge between a user and the world around him. By contrast, companionship is very important in recovery. Friends and loved ones offer a reservoir of support and inspiration to…

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