Hits : 291,075 According to the National Institute of Mental Health, depression is one of the most common mental disorders currently affecting Americans. In 2015, it was estimated that 16.1 million Americans experienced some kind of episode with major depression. That is just what has been documented and reported, but not necessarily an accurate representation … Read more
Hits : 290,007 The late, great UCLA basketball coach John Wooden once said, “Things turn out best for the people who make the best of the way things turn out.” Truer words were never spoken. The power of a positive outlook not only can help improve our mental moods, but there is some research to … Read more
Hits : 289,918 Everybody gets nervous or anxious in certain stress-inducing moments. For instance, public speaking is a common cause of anxiety. Or, perhaps going through financial hardship is really stressing you out. But sometimes, anxiety can develop in to a full-blown disorder which requires professional treatment. If you think you may be suffering from … Read more
Hits : 291,583 Some people avoid conflict at all costs. Others seem to relish the idea of a good argument. Maybe you are somewhere in the middle. Wherever you fall on the conflict avoidance spectrum, being able to argue well is often a sign of a healthy relationship. It’s unrealistic to think there will never … Read more
Hits : 290,344 It is perfectly normal to feel depressed or sad and lonely on occasion. When life is difficult, and we lose a job or a loved one, it is normal to feel sadness and loss. However, when those emotions become overwhelming, last for prolonged periods of time and are impacting your ability to … Read more
Hits : 292,474 What do you do when you’re angry? When you’re stressed? Confused? What about when you feel on top of the world, or overwhelmed with feelings of love? All these times are when you could utilize various kinds of outlets. Your form of expression can provide a break from the stress and anxiety … Read more
Hits : 289,991 Where does jealousy come from, and why do we experience it in romantic relationships? There are various theories on exactly what jealousy is to begin with. Some say it is a kind of fear, others agitation, others grief. No matter where jealousy comes from, we know it when we feel it. If … Read more