The price of everything, including rent, groceries and gas, keeps going up. You work hard, but your paycheck doesn’t stretch as far. If you’re wondering if there’s a link between the cost of living and mental health, there can be. The rising cost of living can even create a mental health crisis. The Link Between […]
Author Archives: Restore Mental Health
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You reach for your phone before your morning coffee. You check Instagram while waiting in line at the grocery store. You scroll through TikTok during commercial breaks. By evening, your eyes hurt, your mood feels off and you can’t quite pinpoint why you’re so exhausted. If these scenarios sound familiar, you’re not alone in feeling […]
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According to the World Health Organization, approximately 4% of the world’s population struggles with depression. If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you or someone you love is showing signs. Fleeting moments of sadness are common, but if negative thoughts are sapping the joy from your life, it might be time to get help. […]
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The start of a new year is the perfect time to establish goals and focus on what you want to achieve in the coming year. According to research, approximately a third of adults aged 30 to 49 make New Year’s resolutions, which typically involve strict schedules and high hopes that are difficult to follow. By […]
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Selena Gomez often makes headlines. The pop singer has her own makeup brand, stars in movies and TV series and releases music. However, she also shares information about her mental health challenges. Here’s what we know about Selena Gomez’s struggles with depression and anxiety. Selena Gomez’s Depression and Mental Health: What She Has Shared Selena […]
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Depression is a mental health condition that affects people everywhere. Often, people think that if they’re depressed without a reason, what they’re feeling isn’t “real depression.” The truth is, depression often occurs without a clear cause. Just because there isn’t an obvious reason, it doesn’t make the symptoms of depression any less real. This guide […]
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When you’re in an uncertain situation, a common reaction is to imagine everything that could possibly go wrong. This negative thinking is a defense mechanism. By planning for the worst, it’s pleasantly surprising when things turn out okay. Best-case scenario journaling offers a way to flip the script. This type of mental health journaling may […]
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Schizophrenia is a mental health disorder that causes psychotic symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions, rapid mood changes and irregular thought, speech and behavior patterns. If you’re among the 1% of Americans with schizophrenia, you know how badly the condition can disrupt your personal relationships and social life. Schizophrenia is closely associated with several other physical […]
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When mental health conditions were less well understood than they are today, people might label depressed individuals as “lazy.” Laziness and depression can be two separate things, but people can also experience laziness from depression. Someone who’s depressed may struggle to find the motivation to do anything. Let’s explore how laziness and depression connect. Differentiating […]
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Dating someone with bipolar disorder, formerly manic depression, can feel overwhelming. This guide shares strategies to help both partners stay connected. Dating someone with bipolar disorder means your relationship has an extra layer other people might not understand. Some days can feel impossible. Other days remind you exactly why you fell for this person in […]