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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

Your Nervous System Isn’t Broken—It’s Overloaded: 4 Ways To Heal It

by Beth Rush

April 14, 2026

Most people think of stress as something happening in their mind. In reality, it’s something happening in their body. Deadlines pile up. Notifications don’t stop.

Rhythmic Breathing: The Simple Habit That Calms Your Nervous System

by Beth Rush

April 13, 2026

Your breath already has a rhythm. When you guide that rhythm intentionally, you send your nervous system a clear signal that you are safe. Rhythmic

Insomnia Anxiety: 7 Irritating Reasons You Can’t Fall Asleep

7 Reasons Insomnia Anxiety Makes Sleep Worse

by Dr. Lynn Alison Bornfriend, MD

April 12, 2026

Most people with insomnia eventually arrive at the same conclusion:If I just try harder, I’ll finally fall asleep. That sounds reasonable. It’s also exactly what

When Your Gut Works Against You: Food Intolerances, FODMAP Sensitivity, and the Brain–Gut Connection

by Randy Withers

March 2, 2026

Some people are treated for anxiety for years before anyone asks what they’re eating. They describe chronic tension, irritability, brain fog, low energy, disrupted sleep

5 Mental Health Services Health Savings Accounts Cover

What Mental Health Services Can You Actually Pay for With Your HSA?

by Mia Barnes

February 20, 2026

Mental health care isn’t optional for most people. At some point—whether it’s therapy for burnout, medication for anxiety, or structured treatment after a crisis—support becomes

5 Ways Treating Emotional Eating Leads to Sustainable Weight Loss

by Randy Withers

January 19, 2026

Weight loss is often framed as a matter of discipline, planning, or finding the right tool. Eat better. Move more. Stick with it. And yet,

The Casual Cruelty of Major Depressive Disorder: A True Story

by Randy Withers

January 3, 2026

Plagued by intrusive thoughts of suicide, my brain seemed determined to kill me. This is my story.

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

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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

Your Nervous System Isn’t Broken—It’s Overloaded: 4 Ways To Heal It

Rhythmic Breathing: The Simple Habit That Calms Your Nervous System

7 Reasons Insomnia Anxiety Makes Sleep Worse

When Your Gut Works Against You: Food Intolerances, FODMAP Sensitivity, and the Brain–Gut Connection

What Mental Health Services Can You Actually Pay for With Your HSA?

5 Ways Treating Emotional Eating Leads to Sustainable Weight Loss

The Casual Cruelty of Major Depressive Disorder: A True Story

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

7 Physical Symptoms of Trauma That Often Go Unrecognized

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