Monthly Archives: October 2023

Our environments can have a massive effect on our bodies and brains, especially when it comes to our mental health. Both culturally and linguistically, we associate “fresh air” with feelings of relief. Whenever we’re having a bad mental health day, the go-to advice is to step outside and get some fresh air. In fact, many […]

More than 58 million people experience mental illness in the U.S., according to statistics from the National Institute of Mental Health. Some severe conditions appear on the Social Security Administration (SSA) disability illness list and may qualify for benefits. Many individuals may have anxiety or depression that doesn’t interfere with their everyday functioning or ability […]

All relationships have difficulties. After all, we’re all human. But, when one or more people in the relationship have a condition like attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)—also previously known as attention deficit disorder (ADD)—unique challenges can pop up. Sometimes, those problems don’t appear until the relationship is quite serious. The early days are often full of fun […]

The desire to form close, healthy relationships is universal and present in every stage of life. Being in a healthy relationship requires the ability to give and provide support, willingness to see from the other person’s perspective, and consideration for their interests when making decisions. For many people, learning to be a good partner can […]