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Mental health wears many different faces. Anxiety. Depression, Trauma. Personality Disorders. Panic. Suicide. Stress. Let's take a look at what mental illness is, how it affects us, and how to treat it. Mental health relates to every aspect of our lives. Relationships. Work. Finances. Family. Even our physical health and mental health are related.

11 Easy (Yet Powerful) Ways To Manage PTSD Symptoms at Home

11 Simple (But Effective) Ways To Manage PTSD Symptoms at Home

Many who suffer from PTSD are afraid to leave home to seek treatment. If that describes you, here are 11 practical ways to manage your PTSD symptoms at home.

by Randy Withers

November 28, 2024

How To Stop Cutting: 7 Ways To Quit Self-Harm For Good

by Randy Withers

November 6, 2022

Cutting is a form of self-harm that can become a habit. With

5 Ways Mental Health Nurses Care for Patients With Psychiatric Disorders

by Randy Withers

November 25, 2021

Mental health nurses, commonly referred to as psychiatric nurses, specialize in caring

What To Know If A Loved One Is At Risk For Suicide

by Dr. Mark Rego, M.D.

August 15, 2021

Yale Psychiatrist Dr. Mark Rego discusses suicide prevention and what you can

48 Mental Health Blogs You’ve Never Heard Of That Totally Nail It in 2021

by Randy Withers

July 18, 2021

Giant health-related websites are excellent resources, but don't discount the personal mental

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): A Step by Step Guide

by Kurtis Girard

December 22, 2025

Cognitive behavioral therapy—often shortened to CBT—is one of the most widely used, evidence-based forms of psychotherapy in modern mental health care. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps

7 Physical Symptoms of Trauma That Often Go Unrecognized

by Beth Rush

December 14, 2025

When people think about trauma, they tend to picture emotional scars: intrusive memories, anxiety, fear, or mood changes that linger long after a painful experience

5 Hidden Ways Holiday Grief Impacts Seniors—and How to Help

by Beth Rush

December 4, 2025

The holidays are supposed to be a time of comfort, tradition, and connection. At least, that’s the story we’re sold. But for many older adults,

5 Ways to Stop Faking Self Love (Plus 4 Tips To Do It Right)

by Randy Withers

October 31, 2025

In today’s wellness-obsessed world, self love gets praised, packaged, and pushed into routines—but real care isn’t a performance. The question that matters is simple: am

8 Ways to Make Decluttering a Gentle, Healing Process

8 Ways to Make Decluttering Your Home a Gentle, Healing Process

by Randy Withers

October 8, 2025

When people talk about decluttering, they often focus on the visible results—tidier closets, organized shelves, or open spaces. But decluttering is about much more than

When to Seek Mental Health Help: 7 Clear Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore

by Randy Withers

September 3, 2025

Everyone faces stress, sadness, and setbacks. But sometimes the weight becomes too heavy and begins to affect how you think, feel, and function. Recognizing when

7 Ways to Protect Your Mental Health After a Life-changing Injury

by Randy Withers

September 2, 2025

A life-changing injury affects far more than the body—it reshapes daily routines, independence, identity, and emotional stability. While physical pain may be the most obvious

Ease Anxiety in Autistic Children: 5 ABA-Informed Approaches

How ABA-Informed Strategies Can Ease Anxiety in Autistic Children (and Their Parents)

by Beth Rush

August 27, 2025

When your child is anxious, the whole family feels it. Heart-racing meltdowns, school refusals, sound sensitivities, and sudden shutdowns can turn ordinary days into uphill

7 Ways Online Polarization Will Make Your Depression Worse

by Beth Rush

August 24, 2025

The internet can be a lifeline for news, community and connection. It can also become a pressure cooker, keeping you in a constant loop of

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Mental Health

11 Simple (But Effective) Ways To Manage PTSD Symptoms at Home

How To Stop Cutting: 7 Ways To Quit Self-Harm For Good

5 Ways Mental Health Nurses Care for Patients With Psychiatric Disorders

What To Know If A Loved One Is At Risk For Suicide

48 Mental Health Blogs You’ve Never Heard Of That Totally Nail It in 2021

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): A Step by Step Guide

7 Physical Symptoms of Trauma That Often Go Unrecognized

5 Hidden Ways Holiday Grief Impacts Seniors—and How to Help

5 Ways to Stop Faking Self Love (Plus 4 Tips To Do It Right)

8 Ways to Make Decluttering Your Home a Gentle, Healing Process

When to Seek Mental Health Help: 7 Clear Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore

7 Ways to Protect Your Mental Health After a Life-changing Injury

How ABA-Informed Strategies Can Ease Anxiety in Autistic Children (and Their Parents)

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