Poor body image is linked to mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression. It affects your confidence and self-esteem. People often try to control the way their body looks by controlling their diet exercise. Girls are more likely to have body image issues than boys. This is due in large part to the unhealthy messaging girls receive from a young age about how they are supposed to look. A negative body image can put people at risk for developing an eating disorder.
Read MoreDue to various factors that we will discuss in this article, millennials are also known as an anxious, perfectionist, and lonely generation. Some of the drivers behind negative mental health outcomes for millennials are: financial trouble, reduced purchasing power, trouble making decisions, high pressure work environments, toxic messaging from social media, and lack of authentic connection with peers and others.
Read MoreOur mental health and physical health are linked: this is known as the mind-body connection. Research has shown that our mental wellbeing – the health of our thoughts, feelings and emotions - affects our body’s wellbeing. In the same way, our body’s health and wellbeing affects our mental wellness. When your mind and body are connected, you are able to sit with and understand your emotional state.
Read MoreLiving with endometriosis is challenging. This disease affects a woman’s daily functioning and interferes with almost every area of her life.
Endometriosis is chronic and often those who have it suffer from chronic pelvic pain. It affects your mental health and reduces your quality of life. Many women dealing with endometriosis must also deal with the depression, anxiety, and powerlessness caused by it.
Read MoreYoung 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreOne 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.
Read MoreUnderstand 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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