Mental health is a foundational part of our overall well-being. It shapes how we think, feel, connect with others, and navigate daily life. When mental health is disrupted, even simpler routines can feel overwhelming. In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, we wanted to highlight a few of our research studies. We are currently enrolling …
If you live with anxiety, you may be wondering what your triggers are. What is a trigger? Specific situations or actions that lead to feelings of worry or fear are known as anxiety triggers. In more severe situations, triggers can lead to an individual suffering from a panic attack. A panic attack is a sudden …
What is GAD? Generalized anxiety disorder, also known as GAD, can be defined as severe and ongoing anxiety that interferes with daily activities. GAD can affect people of all ages. Constant overthinking of worst-case scenarios and worrying about situations perceiving them as threatening, can happen to those who have GAD. Symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder …
As we are in the midst of the winter season and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, many of us are feeling lethargic, pessimistic, and withdrawn. The chilly weather and early evening sunsets can have a significant impact on our moods, and when coupled with the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is more important now than …
Fever and chills. Loss of taste or smell. Sore throat and congestion. By now, we are all aware of the physical symptoms of COVID-19 to watch out for. Government officials are implementing reopening phases and health experts have issued guidelines to keep the community as safe and healthy as possible. As we are now several …
The winter holiday season, with celebrations for Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Year’s is supposed to be filled with fun, friends, and family. However, for some people, the holidays aren’t the most wonderful time of the year. According to a survey conducted by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), 64% of people with mental illness …
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a disorder that some people develop after experiencing a shocking or dangerous event. Nearly everyone who experiences trauma will experience some form of stress reaction in the days after the event, but not everyone develops PTSD. People who experience symptoms that interfere with their life longer than a month may …
Depression does not discriminate between gender, race, or age. Men be diagnosed with depression. According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, in 2015 there were over 44,000 suicides, of which 70% were white males. Suicide is in most cases linked with depression. The stigma around depression can make it even harder for men to …
Depression robs you of motivation and makes you feel like you don’t matter. Hobbies can be a necessary source of joy and enthusiasm for people coping with depression. On the days where getting out of bed feels impossible, having a hobby and the promise of enjoying a few hours doing something you love can be …