Anthony Bourdain, Kate Spade and the Tragedy of Suicide
On the surface celebrities like Anthony Bourdain and Kate Spade seem to have it all because of their huge success in their careers. But their tragic deaths reveal that mental health is a bigger issue in our culture than we are even aware of. Victims of suicide often appear happy and well-adjusted to people around…
My Anxiety Makes Me Overeat
Along with mental health issues like anxiety, there are many symptoms and side effects that can further impact your health. Many people find that their appetite changes when they are dealing with anxiety and they might end up eating more than they should. Stress eating is a very common issue that can sabotage your health…
What Words Are “Off Limits” When it Comes to Mental Health
Mental illness is a significant issue in our country and in spite of the overwhelming numbers of people struggling with things like depression, anxiety and other disorders there is still a stigma surrounding mental health. People often use outdated and harmful terms when referring to someone with a mental illness because of ignorance or lack…
Ryan Reynolds, Kristen Bell and Katy Perry All Talk Anxiety
Although issues with mental health still carry a significant stigma in our society, more actors and celebrities are opening up about their own experiences with problems like anxiety. Major Hollywood stars are now willing to be vulnerable about what they have gone through and how they overcome their feelings of anxiety. Hearing these stories is…
Mariah Carey Afraid of Being Exposed for Bipolar Disorder
Musical icon and pop star Mariah Carey has recently opened up about her mental health diagnosis and how it affected her life. The singer has been in the public eye for more than 30 years but it was in 2001 that she was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Carey has not discussed her mental health much…
Distorted Self-Image
Certain psychological issues can lead to someone experiencing serious issues with self-esteem that can affect them in their daily life. When someone has a distorted self-image they may see themselves in a negative light at all times. Their own image of themselves can often be completely different from reality because their mind distorts their views…
9 Symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder
Personality disorders are often misunderstood and few people are aware of what occurs when someone has a problem like borderline personality disorder. Recognizing an illness like borderline personality disorder can be complicated because it can share symptoms with other disorders. However, there are certain patterns that take place in borderline personality disorder that make it…
Motherhood Anxiety
Although motherhood can be a joyful experience, the extreme life changes that people go through when they have a child can affect their mental health. In addition to common issues like postpartum depression, many women also have symptoms of anxiety as they enter the realm of motherhood. Even for people that don’t normally have issues…
Mental Health Relapses Happen
While most people associate the term “relapse” with addiction, it is a problem that can occur with many other types of illnesses. Unfortunately people that have been through recovery for a mental illness can also experience a relapse in which their strongest symptoms return. As is the case with treating addiction there is no permanent…
Diets that Can Reduce Depression
Although depression is traditionally thought of as a psychological issue, there is a lot that a person can do for their physical health that can have an impact on their depression symptoms. People that suffer from depression often have nutrient poor diets, too much or not enough sleep and minimal exercise that can all contribute…
