Young Men and Mental Health
Young men are not attuned to their true inner selves. The youth actually push down who they really are, and cover their true selves with who they think they should be. This disconnect eventually leads to mental health issues. Young men feel a need to conform to societal and gender norms. They do not even think to question these imposed norms. They are not receiving the type of counseling or messaging they need to help them confront and stand up to the traits of toxic masculinity that are planted in them. This also has a negative impact on their mental health outcomes.
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Depression During the Holidays
The holiday season is seen as a time of cheer and joy. We are bombarded with media messages about the happiness the holiday season brings. We are told to be happy, be joyful, laugh, and not have a care. But what if all of this triggers your depressive symptoms and make you feel your depression more keenly? For many people, this is exactly what happens. The holidays become a period of mental exhaustion and emotional depletion.
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Single Parenting, Your Mental Health, and the Holidays
One of the most trying experiences is being a single parent. Day to day, it is just you. Everything that goes right and everything that goes wrong is on you. You are doing all the work that is done by a team of two - by yourself. Having to take care of everything can lead to stress and burnout. The constant stress, loneliness, and exhaustion can become overwhelming and may lead to depression and anxiety. During the holiday season, more parenting challenges can arise.
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Couples, Money, and Conflict
Understand how financial stress affects your mental health. Research has shown that mental health and financial health are linked. Experiencing financial anxiety and uncertainty can be all-consuming and highly stressful. One of the main things couples fight over is money. Issues and concerns about money become more pressing leading up to the holidays.
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Managing Stress in Young Children
Stress in children may present differently than it does in adults. Often, a child expressing stress may be mistaken for one that is misbehaving. If your family is going through a difficult time, or your child is struggling with something, pay attention to what they are trying to communicate through their behavior. Stress in children can be effectively managed. Here, we will discuss how to cope with stress in young children
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The Effect of Infidelity on Mental Health
Betrayal trauma is the deep pain that is felt physically, emotionally, and mentally when you have been betrayed in a primary or intimate relationship. For example, when your partner has been unfaithful. Some studies have compared what the betrayed partner goes through with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
In this article we will discuss the effects of infidelity in an intimate-partner relationship.
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Protecting Your Mental Health on Thanksgiving
While the holidays are a time of joy and togetherness, they can also be triggering for many, as well as for those dealing with mental health challenges.
Thanksgiving is approaching, along with the change in seasons. Now may be a good time to set up good mental health practices.
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Teenage Depression and Anxiety
A teenager may not have a name for what they are dealing with. They may not recognize that what they are struggling with is depression or anxiety – or both. Some of the symptoms of anxiety and depression in teens may be overlooked as just regular teenage behavior. However, we need to look at these signs in context, while keeping in mind other factors in a child’s life.
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