Mental Health

Caring for a loved one while working outside the home can be a challenging balancing act. Talk to your employer,…

Caregivers provide care for people with chronic medical conditions. It can be challenging, and they often experience stress and get…

Caregivers provide care for people with chronic medical conditions. It’s a challenging job, so caregivers also need to take care…

Being a caregiver for someone with an intellectual or developmental disability is important to your loved one, but it can…

Depression is very common among people who have Alzheimer dementia. They may become depressed when their memory and ability to…

It is common for children and teens to be depressed. Learn how to recognize and help your young one who…

Depression is a common problem in older adults, but it is not part of the aging process. Learn how to…

Read about how to cope with depression and suicidal thoughts.

Mental health treatment isn’t a one-size fit all. There are many different treatments available to help individuals.

Grief counseling is therapy for people experiencing grief. Not everyone who is grieving needs counseling, but it can be helpful…

Grief is a person’s normal, healthy response to a loss. It is different for everyone and includes both emotional and…

Hoarding is an anxiety disorder. A person with this disorder is unable to get rid of things, even things of no value. These could include newspaper clippings, old receipts, containers, even trash. A person diagnosed with this disorder goes to an extreme to save

LGBTQ teens and young adults are at a greater risk for poor mental health than other youth. As a parent,…

Feelings of stress are caused by your body’s instinct to defend itself. Stress can cause unhealthy physical symptoms if it…

Receiving a diagnosis of a mental health condition can be overwhelming, but treatment is available.

Many myths exist regarding mental health. It is important to debunk these myths so mental illness is understood and not…

Emotional health is an important part of overall health. People who are emotionally healthy are in control of their thoughts,…

People who have good emotional health are aware of their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. They cope well with stress and…

Eating well and keeping physically fit will also improve your cognitive (brain) health. In addition, you should stay socially and…

Ongoing research shows that food choices may affect your mood and mental health.