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Mental Awareness Month has been observed in the United States since May of 1949. Approximately 20% of the American adult population suffers from a Mental health condition in their lifetime. Every citizen is impacted by this and we each can do something to help those...

You might be wondering what kind of doctor treats insomnia. Your primary care physician can actually help with the condition. They might also refer you to a sleep medicine specialist, neurologist, psychologist, psychiatrist, or even a pediatrician if your child is the...

Before we explore how to treat insomnia without medication, let's get into some of the more frequently asked questions about insomnia and their answers. We want this to be a complete resource for you and your loved ones, and so we try to be as comprehensive as...

There are quite a number of books on how to deal with depression and anxiety, and many of these are actually very helpful. If you think you or a loved one may be suffering from depression and anxiety and you want to get them help, offering a book about dealing with...

Depression is one of the most common health problems that college students face. Statistics indicate that in the academic year of 2016 to 2017 over 39% of students enrolled in college were so depressed they were unable to function. The same source indicates that more...

The holidays this year will without a doubt be a lot less spectacular than in previous years. With the pandemic and global distancing standards in place, many won’t get to see their loved ones this Christmas. Many have been estranged from their family due to income...

Teenagers tend to be moody, but they shouldn’t be stressed out. While a good deal of may presume that this is a normal part of teenage life, it is not. Stress can lead to anxiety and depression and just one study shows that up to 20% of teenagers suffer from...

So the 2020 presidential election came and left you in a depressed emotional rut. Some of us are feeling discouraged, while others are feeling encouraged. Some still are feeling like the future is looking very uncertain. If you have been negatively affected by the...

Have you seen animals that seem to kill themselves and end up wondering do animals commit suicide? The short answer is no, it is not suicide. So what is it then? Illustrated London News featured a story in 1845 about a dog who reportedly threw himself into a river....

A suicide attempt affects both the attempting individual and their family and friends. When we share experiences, this can help to provide perspective and frame the way we treat others.  We’d like to share an experience about how an attempted suicide affected the life...