Mental health & psychology are keys to happiness. These mental health archives feature anxiety, stress, loneliness and more.
Mental illness is on the rise. Millions suffer through various forms of mental illness ranging from anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and more. To best understand mental illness is to acknowledge the effects it has on a person… and the people around them. Films are an excellent form of media to help us learn and understand … Read more
We’ve been told it’s always a good idea to think about our problems, but what if you can’t stop? This common problem when people overthink. Overthinking can feel like a treadmill that you can’t get off, our minds can be like a carnival, fun and full of wonder. But what if you were trapped in … Read more
Once again, it’s happened. You’ve been accused of being too shy, being a recluse or anti-social… but that’s not how you really feel inside at all! Whether you’re the introvert, or know someone who is, rest assured that an introvert is not an oddball. Nor are they emotionally flawed or socially inept. In fact, this … Read more
Your overall sense of health and well-being depends on a wide range of factors. Everything you think, feel, and do can impact your body and mind, from how you eat and sleep to how you handle stress and anxiety. That’s why, over the last decades, healthcare professionals have begun to pay more and more attention … Read more
Have you ever engaged in self-destructive behavior? Or do you often feel unmotivated when you’re about to do something important? Or maybe you sometimes think that you are not good enough to achieve an important goal? If your answer to these questions is “yes,” then you may be exhibiting signs that you are self-sabotaging. You’re … Read more
For most of life, we try to push through our own issues and deal with the business of living. At least, that’s how it’s always been for me. When I first considered therapy, I did my homework and read up as much as I could about the therapeutic relationship. I was surprised to discover there … Read more
Have you ever written something where every word was an unburdening of spirit? Perhaps you put pen to paper and captured a treasured moment in such detail that revisiting those pages is a vacation in itself? There are many benefits of journaling that you can tap into to bring mental peace and happiness. For this … Read more
Do you ever feel the need to record your thoughts? You may be reading this because you suddenly realized that recording your thoughts is an important practice for mental health. We’ve gathered 11 thought record examples, templates, and worksheets that you can use as inspiration for your thought record entries. Some of them are printables, … Read more
Has your anxiety gotten so bad that coloring sheets no longer do the trick? Do you need entire coloring books to relax? Fret not. We got your back! Coloring books are a great relaxation tool if you are a fan of color therapy. After practicing on a few printable sheets, you might want to take … Read more
A few months back, I wrote a piece on narcissistic abuse and how to recover from it. It was an excellent opportunity to refresh my knowledge on the topic and share some lessons I learned throughout my career. Here I am once again addressing this complicated yet relevant topic. We live in times where abuse … Read more