Forgive yourself and move on. It is easy to utter these words but much harder to do it. Sometimes, we do a thing or two that we may not be proud of. We lash out at a friend, engage in self-destructive behavior, or even fail to do something we were supposed to. With those mistakes,
Today, nearly 1 billion people worldwide live with a mental illness. With early diagnosis and intervention, most mental illnesses are manageable. Unfortunately, 75% of mental illnesses cases and especially among people from low-income countries are undiagnosed. Untreated mental disorders may result in unnecessary disabilities, homelessness, inappropriate incarceration, unemployment and poor quality of life. Below are
Does talking about mental health make it worse? Today, 1 in 5 American adults have a mental illness. With these illnesses becoming prevalent, it is imperative that we move the topic to the forefront of our conversations and hold transparent discussions about how we are truly feeling. Sadly, the topic of mental disorders, especially for
Anger is a natural human response to frustrations, threatening experiences, abuse, unfairness, and irritations. In most cases, it is a normal emotion. However, anger affects personal relationships and psychological well-being when it gets out of control. It also adversely impacts your quality of life. In this article, we will first explore how to know whether
Anxiety feels like a monster out of control which you have no way of controlling it. When anxious, we tend to shake, sweat, breathe rapidly, have trouble concentrating, and have restlessness or tension, among other physiological and psychological signs. While it is normal for anyone to feel anxious, frequent anxiety interferes with your quality of
Diagnosing and treating substance abuse disorder is a daunting task, especially when an underlying mental health illness accompanies it. When an individual has the two, this is referred to as a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder. According to SAMHSA, the authority with a mission to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness among
It was 10 pm when the gastroenterologist called me and alerted me that your CT scan results needed urgent attention. Since I was within the hospital, I rushed to the doctor’s office, and he handed me a referral letter to the national referral hospital. As I read the CT scan results, I realized that you
By Shaundell Shipley As I reflect on 2020, I am stuck with the realization that we have lost many of our loved ones. More heart-rending is that there were several reports in the media about youths who we lost by way of suicide. It broke my heart. If I am not mistaken, there were reports
October was National Women’s Small Business Month, a time to celebrate the importance of women-owned businesses. But our commitment to supporting women small business owners should not stop after October 31st. Small businesses are the engine of New York City’s economy, and women play a critical role in kickstarting that engine. New York City is
It’s a tough, but also common question. According to research, sexual frequency among Americans has been decreasing since the late 1990s, especially among couples (married or living together). And the situation continues during the COVID-19 pandemic. A 2020 edition of The American Family Survey suggests that spouses are having less sex. The report shows a
