35 percent of athletes suffer from a mental health disorder. Carey Price and Naomi Osaka are a part of that 35 percent both suffering from some sort of anxiety and more.
A youth mental health program administrator tells 8forty that returning to in person socialization has contributed to stresses for some individuals.
The app makes body image issues worse for 1 in 3 girls, according to recently leaked research that Facebook saw 2 years ago.
With more and more people struggling with mental health issues, there are a lot more ways to cope and heal.
Indigenous communities face many complications and limitations which makes things much harder during the pandemic.
Lots of cases of mental illness has been diagnosed and it’s a major incline from a few decades ago.
Teenagers health is threatened in high school and university, due to lack of sleep, proper nutrition and mental wellness.
Gucci, Prada and Burberry all coming out with clothing consumers are finding very offensive.
Unless we address the shame and silence around mental health issues, we will continue to see harmful effects on those with illness, their friends and family, and society at large.
Hong Kong students tell 8forty they are stressed out and feeling hopeless due to an education system that determines their future.
As we direct our attention to anxiety and depression, we often forget the other illnesses that claim them as symptoms
The enormous pressure, drinking or drugs and other issues that fame brings up can cause serious problems and even ruin people’s lives. Daniel Radcliffe was one who had a lucky outcome, however others like Macaulay Culkin and Lindsay Lohan haven’t been as fortunate.
While Singapore is quick to hand out the death penalty for trafficking, Portugal has legalized drug use.
Under the gazebo in Peace Park, kids smoking meth are one symptom of the city’s drug and crime crisis.
It is difficult to deal with the damaging effects that SAD has on a person, however, it is treatable in many ways.
While there are medical benefits to using CBD which is present in pot, the mental health benefits of marijuana must be weighed against the mental health damage it can do.
It’s important to know the difference between a feeling and mental illness so that you can understand the effect on others.
A recent diagnosis has taught me to accept myself and develop strategies for dealing with the struggle of a very active mind. I can still succeed and so can you.
My personal experience with anxiety and panic has shown me the power of music for stress relief.
A study in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry suggests that the depression, anxiety and stress people feel at younger ages tends to decrease over time.
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