HIV/AIDS and Mental Health
by Louise December 11th, 2020 | Health Observance, Mental Health
December 1st marked the beginning of Aids Awareness Month in the U.S. The negative side effects of HIV/AIDS Â are generally thought of just as physical problems, which makes some sense because those symptoms are part of the diagnosis. However, HIV/AIDS is such a devastating illness that it can often have repercussions on mental health. According to AIDS.gov, people who are living with HIV/AIDS often end up with mental health disorders such as anxiety, depression, or mania. Because mental health disorders are not as obvious on the surface level, it makes it that much more important to watch out
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All Natural Ways to Relieve Stress
by Editorial Team October 13th, 2017 | Mental Health
There is no doubt that we live in a stressful world. At any given time there are an estimated 3.3 million adults in the United States that are on anti-anxiety medications. Here are a few of the factors that contribute to the stress the current generation faces versus the generations of our parents and grandparents.
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- To make it financially, most families require both parents to be employed.
- Children have a heavier academic load than ever before.
- Social demands for each member of the family can be difficult to schedule.
- We live with a higher crime rate than past generations.
- Lack
Tips for Creating a Safe Oasis that Provides Peace of Mind
by Editorial Team August 26th, 2015 | Mental Health
Home is where the heart is. It's where you receive the most protection and shelter from the ways of the world and the environment. It is expected to be a place where you can let your hair down and unwind, so to speak. Your home is one of the biggest investments you'll ever make in life, and thus creating an oasis, a humble abode that gives you peace of mind is only right.
So how does someone create peace of mind within the confinements of their own
Insurance and Mental Health Issues
by Jessica B. February 4th, 2015 | Mental Health
Although we would all like to believe that our health care is based on a series of decisions between ourselves and our doctors, the truth is that our health insurance company has a huge influence over what kind of treatment we receive and for how long. Many people are well aware of what kind of coverage they have when it comes to funding, but coverage for mental health issues can be extremely controversial and difficult to navigate. Here are some things to consider with an insurance plan.
1) Does your plan set a number of visits per illness? Many types
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1) Does your plan set a number of visits per illness? Many types
Mental Health: 10 Ways to Use Art to Heal
by R. Carnavale January 8th, 2015 | Mental Health
The poet Antonin Artaud (who was hospitalized in a psychiatric ward on several occasions) thought that art first heals the artist, who then helps heal others, via his or her artwork, later. Artaud went on to develop his creative abilities as a means of therapy. He is not alone -- many famous artists, like D. H. Lawrence and Frida Kahlo, have also considered the psychological aspects of creating art, which can lead to self-transformation. If you suffer from a mental illness, such as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), anxiety or depression, creative artistic expression (with other appropriate therapeutic treatments) can
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