Mental health

Key Takeaways:

• Recognizing persistent childhood struggles may be warning signs
• How to identify red flags in consistent behaviors
• Understanding the importance of supportive environments provided by adults
• Finding support to help cultivate positive coping habits and creative expression

It may feel easier to dismiss childhood and adolescent ups and downs as “just a stage,” but childhood mental health awareness is important to cultivate to navigate potential mental health issues in a supportive and positive way.

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Have you ever heard of rewiring your brain? This is possible because of neuroplasticity, also called neural plasticity, or our brain’s malleability.

Brain cells can change their structure, function, and chemistry over time in response to our behavior. Think of it as reprogramming your brain. This means we can use exercises for neuroplasticity to train our brains toward positive or negative development.

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Every business owner, company leader, and human resources representative wants their employees to succeed. From casual Fridays to Pizza Tuesdays, workplaces have tried a number of tactics to increase employee satisfaction and improve their workplace culture. With more and more conversations happening regarding mental health in the workplace, understanding how to create psychological safety in the workplace is necessary to bolster your team’s overall success. Continue reading to learn more about psychology in the workplace.

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While the numerous holiday-themed movies and commercials may have you convinced that everyone is happy during the holidays, this couldn’t be further from the truth. According to a poll by the American Psychiatric Association, 41% of Americans say their level of stress increases during the holidays.

Navigating the holiday season introduces a slew of new challenges, from affording holiday gifts to finding the time to connect with long-distance friends and family. We’ve compiled some of our best holiday mental health resources to help get you through the season. Here are some strategies to stay balanced and joyful during the holidays.

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Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) can be a devastating mental disorder not only for those who suffer from it, but for their loved ones as well. And no two client experiences with NPD are the same: there are two main ways in which different types of narcissistic personality disorder present, with several subtypes that can occur from there.

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Maintaining good mental health is crucial for overall well-being as this is necessary for a person to be able to function physically, psychologically, socially and emotionally well. There are a lot of ways to promote and enhance mental health, and one of the simplest methods is journaling. 

Throughout this article, you will get an idea of why journaling is good for your mental health, as well as learn about the psychology behind journaling along with its benefits, types and how to get started with it.

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We often don’t realize how much we need something until we get it. Vacations are one of those things. In our busy and demanding day-to-day lives, it’s easy for us to lose sight of our own health, mentally and physically. 

Traveling is essential for your well-being and can also improve your overall performance. As much as the idea of mandatory vacations sounds absurd, it can help improve your productivity at your workplace. According to Harvard Business Review, vacations increased productivity by 13%, creativity by 33%, and happiness by 25%. Here are some of the mental health benefits of travel and vacation.

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