What is Mental Health?
Articles about mental health often focus on mental illness rather than mental health. But what is mental health? If you were to ask two people to define this term, you'd probably get two different answers. What seems healthy to one person may not seem so to another, and each person's definition would depend on his or her own culture and values.
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#ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ I feel stressed and anxious. How can yoga help?
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Yoga is one important technique to reduce your stress and anxiety. It helps by triggering your body's natural relaxation response to decrease anxious symptoms and increase a sense of well being. More info »
Mental Health Survey Reports 2 Million Suicide Plans Among Adult American Population
The L.A. Times Health section delivered an alarming report on findings from the survey by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration this week. More info »
The Growing Plight of the Lonely American
In a Newsweek Web Exclusive featured on Newsweek.com, author Johannah Cornblatt discusses the growing symptoms and feelings of lonesomeness in American society. More info »
New Trends Develop in Mental Health Counseling for Preschoolers
It is no secret that the challenges of parenting during the early years of preschool can seem endless and thoroughly confusing. More info »
Wellness Abroad: The Mental Health Services Conference in Perth, Australia
Croakey, the Crikey Health Blog reported a promising article on mental health priorities at The Mental Health Services Conference this week. More info »
Study Shows Gays and Bisexuals Twice as Likely to Seek Mental Health Treatment
Scientific Blogging recently featured the findings of a University of California health study on mental health treatment disparities and sexual orientation. More info »
The Hidden Risk of Pharmaceutical Drugs for Mental Health
Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety recently reported interesting findings in a study on doctor knowledge of FDA approval status for commonly prescribed mental health drugs. More info »
LA Times Reports on the Mental Health Risks of Anti-Depressant Withdrawal
The LA Times recently featured an article by Staff Writer Regina Nuzzo highlighting the risks associated with discontinuation of antidepressant medications. More info »
Do I Have an Eating Disorder?
I binge, purge, restrict...who can help?
Eating disorders can develop for a number of reasons. Sometimes the cause is related to personal issues such as guilt or stress. More info »
I'm Worried About My Child
Parenting can be really hard. We all remember that being a kid can be hard, too. More info »
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A Look at Mental Health
Although mental health is difficult to define, most people would probably agree that mentally healthy individuals relate well to others, cope effectively with stress, and make choices that align with positive values, take care of their physical health, and respect themselves and others. They also know when they need to seek mental health counseling.
While being mentally healthy is the ideal, mental illness is a very real problem. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, mental illness affects one in five families in the U. S. Some mental illnesses have a physical cause, such as a chemical imbalance in the brain, and some may be triggered by stress or trauma. If you're struggling with a mental illness, or if issues such as anxiety and sadness are preventing you from having a satisfying life, it may be time for you to begin mental health counseling.Mental Health Counseling
Mental health articles stress that mental health counseling works! Of course, counseling is essential for people with mental illness but it's also effective for people who simply need support as they work through a difficult life situation. In your search for a psychotherapist, look for someone who views you as a whole person no matter the issue you bring in, in other words as a person who can heal and grow rather than as a person who needs help. Such a non-pathologizing approach will empower you on your healing journey and give you encouragement to participate fully in the collaborative effort of therapy.