When life is fun and you’re laughing away, you’re probably not judging people or situations in a negative or harmful way, right? That’s because you haven’t allowed your mind chatter to occupy any time or space in your thoughts. But what about those days that don’t feel so fun and you’re frowning or crying at… Read More »
What to Do If Depression Comes Back
If you have lived through depression, it is normal to worry about symptoms returning. When you are wondering what to do if your depression comes back, know that there is help available. When Do Symptoms Return? Depression, anxiety, worrying and fear are experienced differently by different people. For some people, they can go through a… Read More »
Older Adults and Depression
Depression can happen at any age and many older adults find they are experiencing symptoms, including a decrease in energy and a reduced interest in hobbies and friendships. Feeling sad and lonely isn’t a normal part of aging. The truth is having hard times can happen to anyone, at any point in life, regardless of… Read More »
Mental Health First Aid for Older Adults
Have you heard of Mental Health First Aid? It is an eight-hour course designed to help individuals learn about risk factors and indicators of mental health concerns. The course has been taken by a wide array of people, from human resource employees, first responders, students, and teachers. If you choose to participate in a Mental… Read More »
Early Warning Signs of Mental Health Issues
Senior citizens and older adults often experience mental health issues. In fact, 20% of people age 55 years or older experience some type of mental health concern according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. So don’t make the mistake of dismissing warning signs of mental health issues as a normal aspect of aging.… Read More »
Take Notice of Depression Symptoms
While it is normal to feel sad sometimes, depression symptoms are clues that it may be time to get help. Getting enough sleep, eating well, and staying active are building blocks to a healthy life. It is true depression symptoms vary from person to person, but often these key components of good health are ignored when… Read More »
Finding a Mental Health Counselor
If you are ready to face your mental health issue, you may be wondering how to find a mental health counselor. An experienced mental health professional can be a key figure on your road to recovery. But, you need to find someone you can trust and feel comfortable confiding in. What Type of Mental Health… Read More »
Aging and Mental Health
With individuals living longer, the interest in the relationship between aging and mental health is growing. Because, of course, we all want to have the best possible health, both physical and mental, as we get older. Mental health is an essential ingredient to good health and wellbeing. To maintain good mental health, it is important to… Read More »
How to Help a Mentally Ill Senior
Senior health relies on both physical and mental wellness. Regrettably, senior mental health issues are common. Often, a mentally ill senior is not getting the help and support they need. Sometimes, this is because the first signs of mental illness are thought to be symptoms of aging. But family members should be sure that healthcare… Read More »
May is Mental Health Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month (also referred to as Mental Health Month). It is an annual recognition of the need to cure stigmas surrounding mental health issues. In acknowledgement of Mental Health Month, individuals, families, and professionals strive to open up more conversations about mental health issues to promote healing. This is necessary because… Read More »
