Everyone knows that what you eat plays a huge role in your physical health, but a new study indicates it may also be a big factor in your mental health. According to the report published in the International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition, people who maintained a less healthy diet were significantly more likely…
ReadWhen a picture of an ordinary egg became the most-liked picture in the history of Instagram last month, most chalked it up to it being a reflection of how random the internet can be. More than 52 million people united behind what appeared to a completely meaningless effort to dethrone Kylie Jenner’s previous record with…
ReadOver the weekend, Isan Elba, daughter of actor Idris Elba, took the stage to hand out awards at the 2019 Golden Globes as this year’s Golden Globes Ambassador. However, the 17-year-old wasn’t just giving out trophies and posing for pictures. She was also working to raise awareness about mental health in the black community. As…
ReadAnxiety and depression take a toll on your life, relationships, and overall well-being, but a new study suggests they may also have a serious impact on your actual body. According to findings released by the University of California San Francisco Department of Psychiatry and the San Francisco VA Medical Center people living with anxiety or…
ReadTen years after the passing of legislation requiring insurance companies to cover behavioral and mental health issues like they cover physical health conditions, a new study shows that overall treatment for mental illness and substance abuse issues have risen significantly. According to a new analysis of individual procedures or services covered by private insurance companies…
ReadYou could be forgiven for thinking Lady Gaga has always been outspoken about her experiences with mental illness. For the last few years, she has been one of the most visible celebrity advocates for better mental health care and wider accessibility of treatment. As the singer and actress shared last night while receiving an award…
ReadA new study has confirmed something many have suspected for decades: exercise can help improve mental health, especially among those with depression. According to the findings published in The Lancet Psychiatry, adults who regularly exercised saw an average of 1.5 fewer days of poor mental health each month compared to those who did not exercise.…
ReadMost would assume winning 28 Olympic medals – 23 of which were gold medals – would be the most rewarding part of Michael Phelps’ life. However, he says helping others with depression has been even more fulfilling. As part of The Kennedy Forum in Chicago addressing depression, suicide, and mental illness, Phelps spoke with political…
ReadThe loss of two popular public figures in recent months has shone a spotlight on the risks of mental illness. Following the deaths of Linkin Park singer Chester Bennington and Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell, there was a massive outpouring of support and encouragement for those with mental illness to be unafraid to seek help and…
ReadWith changes in store for the Affordable Care Act and the possible elimination or reduction of benefits for mental health and substance use disorders, it is vital to take a look at the current status of American healthcare. Do we currently have enough resources to serve people living with mental health and substance use disorders?…
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