Can Chronic Inflammation in the Body Cause Mental Illness?

What causes mental illness? Despite centuries of research, the answer remains ambiguous. Though certain risk factors…

How to Use Journaling for Mental Health

When Lori Cangilla, PhD, was 14 years old, her father died by suicide. She had been…

5 Ways to Conquer Gymtimidation

Going to the gym for the first time can be scary. It took me quite a…

Merry and Mindful: How to Navigate the Holidays — Stressors and All

No matter the holidays you celebrate, the winter season holds special meaning for many. Some even…

13 Ways to Combat the Winter Blues at Work

In the darker, colder winter months, do you sometimes feel a bit off? Perhaps you’re lacking…

5 Ways Daily Gratitude Can Boost Your Health, Reduce Stress, And Improve Self-Esteem

Gratitude is a popular topic around Thanksgiving time. In the last few years, though, giving thanks…

What Are Senior’s Most Common Mental Health Issues?

A life stage characterized by change and loss as well as wisdom, the senior years present…

How to Prepare for Daylight Savings Time

For many who live north of the equator, the dwindling daylight hours of autumn can trigger…

What Happens to Your Brain When You Fall in Love

Singers have long crooned that “love is a many-splendored thing,” but now modern brain scans are…

Meditations for Your Moods

Many experts agree that a daily meditation practice can provide significant benefits for both mental and…