Five Reasons Not to Regret Leaving a Toxic Marriage

Five Reasons Not to Regret Leaving a Toxic Marriage

By 311divorce.com | Editorial credit: Yuri A. / Shutterstock.com Do you currently feel a lot of guilt over ending a marriage that was less than healthy? If so, this article is for you. Ending a toxic marriage is one of the best things you can do for your mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Here are […]

Blood Sugar Fluctuations After Eating Play An Important Role in Anxiety and Depression

Blood Sugar Fluctuations After Eating Play An Important Role in Anxiety and Depression

By Mary Scourboutakos, The Conversation | Editorial credit: Beats1 / Shutterstock.com Consuming these types of foods regularly can contribute to mental health risks/ The proverbial “sugar high” that follows the ingestion of a sweet treat is a familiar example of the potentially positive effects of food on mood. On the flip side, feeling “hangry” – […]

Each July, We Honor the Legacy of Bebe Moore Campbell

Each July, We Honor the Legacy of Bebe Moore Campbell

By Mental Health America Each July, we honor the legacy of author, advocate, and trailblazer Bebe Moore Campbell by recognizing Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month (also known as BIPOC Mental Health Month).  Moore Campbell’s ability to tell impactful stories highlighting themes of racism, mental health, and family left a lasting mark […]

Mental Health of Immigrants

Mental Health of Immigrants

Mental health among immigrants is a multifaceted and pressing issue that warrants attention and understanding. As individuals relocate to new countries, they often encounter a myriad of challenges ranging from cultural adjustments and language barriers to socioeconomic stressors and discrimination. These unique stressors can significantly impact their mental well-being, potentially leading to various mental health […]

Long-Term Solutions to the Overincarceration of People With Mental Health Disabilities

Long-Term Solutions to the Overincarceration of People With Mental Health Disabilities

By Christina Stafford and Mia Ives-Rublee | American Progress Prisons and jails are some of the United States’ largest providers of mental health services.1 Every year, more than 2 million people with serious mental illnesses are booked into jail.2 The U.S. Department of Justice’s 2011–2012 national inmate survey reported that 1 in 7 people in state and […]

Holiday Health: Tips for a Merry and Healthy December

Holiday Health: Tips for a Merry and Healthy December

By Pearl Phillip Holiday season galore! December is filled with diverse cultural and religious celebrations that bring people together in a spirit of joy, reflection, and gratitude. From Christmas and Hanukkah to Kwanzaa and the winter solstice, each holiday carries its traditions, customs, and significance, enriching the tapestry of human experience. As the year draws […]

Keeping your cool in a warming world: 8 steps to help manage eco-anxiety

Keeping your cool in a warming world: 8 steps to help manage eco-anxiety

By Karen Magruder | September 18, 2023 | The Conversation In a world facing environmental challenges unprecedented in human history, it’s no surprise that eco-anxiety – a pervasive worry about the current and future state of our planet – has become an increasingly prevalent mental health issue. As people witness the devastating impacts of climate change, deforestation and loss of biodiversity, it’s only natural […]

Black mothers trapped in unsafe neighborhoods signal the stressful health toll of gun violence in the U.S.

Black mothers trapped in unsafe neighborhoods signal the stressful health toll of gun violence in the U.S.

Photo Editorial credit: Whitney Welshimer BY Ruby Mendenhall and Loren Henderson Black mothers are the canaries in the coal mine when it comes to the mental and physical harms of stress from living with gun violence in America. In the U.S., Black people are likelier than white people to reside in impoverished, racially segregated communities with high […]