Getting used to staying at home for extended periods of time has been a learning curve for all of us, but especially those who already suffer from anxiety. Add the pressure of society to be constantly productive and it’s easy to spin into a cycle of anxiety and being hard on yourself. Luckily, there are […]

Managing anxiety can be difficult enough as it is, and throwing a global pandemic into the mix is a curveball that is hard to ignore. Spending weeks (even months) on end in isolation can be extremely difficult for your mental health, especially when you factor in concerns regarding catching the virus itself, running out of […]

The use of marijuana on a recreational level has continued to climb over the past decade and will continue to increase with the legalization of marijuana in many states. While most marijuana users do not develop an addiction, it doesn’t mean that it doesn’t happen. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, roughly 30 […]

It’s no secret that loneliness can have a huge impact on your mental health. Without the right support system surrounding you, it’s easy to feel miserably alone. However, it’s important to remember that just because you are alone doesn’t mean that you are lonely. It’s the sense of isolation that can quickly snowball into feelings […]

Across demographic lines, social media has been a major contributor to degrading mental health in the population. At best, the constant state of distraction that social media tends to engender hurts your productivity. At worst, social media is related to issues such as anxiety, depression, and social isolation. In some cases, mental health treatment in […]