Pets and Mental Health
People who have pets know how much they can impact your overall well-being. We take care of pets, but the relationship is mutually beneficial. How Do Pets Benefit Mental Health? There are some practical reasons for this. Walking dogs, for instance, helps people get fresh air and exercise. Taking care of a living being […]
The Importance of Mental Illness Awareness Week
Mental health is an essential component of proper overall health. It affects our well-being, longevity, and quality of life as much as any other aspect of our health. Millions of Americans live with mental health disorders, and we all know, love, or work alongside someone coping with mental health challenges. Annually since 1990, during the […]
Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. 1 in 5 US adults experiences a mental health disorder.[1] In 2019, 19.2% of American adults received any mental health treatment.[2] COVID-19 and Mental Health This year, Mental Health America—who started this awareness month in 1949—is going with the theme “tools 2 thrive.”[3] This builds on the same theme […]
TikTok Star Dazharia Shaffer Dies of Suicide
TW: Discussions of suicide Dazharia Shaffer, a TikTok star known as “Dee,” died by suicide last week at age 18. When posting about her death, her father said he would have helped her if he’d known about her thoughts of suicide. Suicide Increasing Among Youth In recent years, the number of young people attempting or […]
What is Mental Health Awareness Week?
Mental Health Awareness Week takes place during the first full week of October. The period’s primary goal is to create awareness of mental health and spread the message of kindness. During this time, organizers educate on the effects of mental illnesses and how people can show support. They also celebrate the victims and encourage them […]