For years I suffered from insomnia and still to this day have trouble falling and staying asleep. According to the American Sleep Association, nearly 70 million Americans have a sleep disorder and about 10% of people have long-lasting insomnia. Most cases of insomnia are related to lifestyle or environmental factors such as poor sleep habits,…
Category: Mental Health
Diagnosing Addiction
By Candace Schoner A recent comment from a colleague about my “addiction” to coffee prompted me to wonder why some people become addicted to certain things while others appear to be asymptomatic. According to Psychology Today, a person with an addiction uses a substance or engages in a behavior for which the rewarding effects provide…
How to Help a Child Struggling with Anxiety
By Candace Schoner When kids are anxious, it’s natural to want to help them feel better. However, when trying to protect them, it can actually backfire and worsen the anxiety they are experiencing. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDCP), 7% of children in the US between the ages of three and…
How to Fight The 5 Most Common Signs of Parental Fatigue
You’re used to sleepless nights and long days. You’re human, though, and you need to care for yourself, too. Failure to do so can cause parental fatigue and eventual burnout.
Phobia Types and Treatment
By Candace Schoner An estimated 19 million Americans have a phobia that causes difficulty in some area of their lives. For me, it’s arachnophobia (fear of spiders) whether they’re itsy bitsy or full grown tarantulas. I know I’m bigger than a spider but when it comes to phobias, logic doesn’t make any difference. A phobia…
The Importance of Social Connection
Reposted from: Guttman, Max E. LCSW, “The Importance of Social Connections for People with SMI” NAMI, Greater Cleveland. Aug 24, 2022 https://namigreatercleveland.org/the-importance-of-social-connections-for-people-with-smi/ Socialization is particularly important for the emotional well-being of people with serious mental illness (SMI). This is true for several reasons. When people maintain their connections with others, they are more likely to…
Postpartum Depression
Lots of new mothers feel unprepared and anxious when it’s time to bring their new babies home from the hospital. However, few are prepared for postpartum depression (PPD). PPD is a complex mix of physical, emotional, and behavioral changes that happen in some women after giving birth, usually immediately after childbirth when the mother’s hormone…
FMLA: Essential Mental Health Friendly Workplace
Mental health is a vital component of overall well-being and can impact our relationships, our work and even our physical health. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. will experience a mental illness in a given year, and 1 in 25 adults in the U.S. lives with…
Why It’s Important to Ask for Help
Written by Robin L. Flanigan, Senior writer, bphope newslettersIt can be hard to admit that we need help. And we’re often reluctant to ask for it because we fear uncertainty and the possibility of being judged for our vulnerability. Researcher Brené Brown, Ph.D., says we tend to feel better about ourselves when we help someone else but think…
Insecurity Types and Solutions
Insecurity is a common feeling that most of us will experience due to a lack of confidence, anxiety, or uncertainty. According to The American Psychological Association, insecurity can impact both mental and physical health. So where does insecurity come from? Think back to your own life. When was the first time you felt insecure or…