Category archives: Mental Health

As May unfolds, it brings with it a poignant reminder of the importance of mental health. Designated as Mental Health Awareness Month, May serves as a platform for raising awareness, promoting understanding, and encouraging support for those grappling with mental health challenges. In this spirit, let us explore the role…

Mental health problems don't only affect adults. Children, teenagers, and young adults can have mental health problems, too. In fact, 3 out of 4 people with mental health problems showed signs before they were 24-years-old. What Does “Mental Health Problem” Mean? Are you having trouble doing the things you like…

Mental health encompasses a wide range of conditions and experiences that affect thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and overall well-being. Here are some common types of mental health disorders: Anxiety Disorders: Anxiety disorders involve excessive worry, fear, or apprehension that can interfere with daily life. Examples include generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), panic…

(BPT) – If long workdays leave you wondering if you're burnt out, take a closer look. While typical signs of work-related burnout can mean you're overdue for serious PTO, other symptoms may indicate psychological, emotional and/or physical issues that need to be addressed for your well-being. Listing your symptoms may…

Winter is here and that means shorter days and longer nights. For many people, the decrease in natural sunlight can lead to a type of depression commonly called seasonal affective disorder or SAD. The lack of sunlight means our brains produce less serotonin and other hormones that regulate mood. We…

(BPT) – Adolescence is a critical time in everyone’s development — teens and young adults learn to make decisions, manage emotions, create deeper connections with peers and their communities, and build resilience. Young people’s developing brains are well suited to these tasks, but too often the systems that serve them…