If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health or addiction issues, support groups can play an important role in the recovery process. Support groups provide a safe space for individuals to share their experiences, challenges, and successes with people who are going through similar struggles.     12 Support Groups That Have […]

Just like with many psychological conditions, bipolar disorder is also largely misunderstood. This makes it difficult for people to seek help for the condition. That is why awareness is a very important step in mental health improvement.  Bipolar often overlaps with several other mental health conditions, which makes it an even more complex issue to […]

Depression is quite common, affecting over 20 million people in the United States alone. Feeling sad or depressed can really affect your life in a negative way. Even simple chores or tasks like getting out of bed or going to get groceries can feel like an enormous task. Experts state that clinical depression is marked […]

When you are struggling with depression, it can seem as though there is no light at the end of the tunnel. It can seem as though you are alone and  there is no hope. The thoughts that go through your mind when you are depressed can seem never-ending and extremely true. I’ve dealt with a […]

Sometimes, we all need a little help. There’s absolutely no shame in reaching out when you need it. There’s nothing wrong with asking for support. After all, everyone needs someone to lean on once and a while.  Yet, sometimes, our support systems fall short. We may feel as though we have no where to turn. […]

When you’re trying to bust out that next big work project or maybe even finally sift through your finances and budgets, the last thing you need is brain fatigue. Combating slow processing, irritability, and even poor memory recall can throw a wrench in your productivity plans, leaving you feeling, well, pretty useless (We’ve all been […]

Most people contend with angry feelings from time to time. Maybe it’s due to an injustice going on in the world. Or you’re feeling frustrated over something you wish would change. Anger may even arise for no apparent reason. Anger is a natural emotion and there’s nothing wrong with experiencing it. However, it is important […]

Podcasts are a great way to learn something new while on the go. You could be doing your thing; be it cleaning, cooking, driving, etc., and have a podcast play in the background. You will be surprised by how much you will learn about new topics you are curious about.  Previously, I used to be […]

Encountering painful situations or circumstances happens in life. Whether it’s inner pain or outer pain, we’re not exempt from feeling it from time to time. That being said, suffering all the time is optional.  To suffer in pain means that you do not think you have any power over your situation or emotions. You give […]