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The world has had to deal with its fair share of pandemics over the years. Some of the more recent ones include the Russian flu of 1899 to 1890, which killed over 1 million people. Spanish flu followed shortly after, from 1918 to 1920. Its impact was heavy, resulting in over 50 million fatalities. Others are the Asian flu, Hong Kong flu, and SARS. The Coronavirus pandemic came like a tornado, wiping everything in its...

Earth is already feeling the negative consequences of global warming. Rising sea levels, increases in natural disasters, droughts, shifting temperatures… The list of impacts on the planet grows on a daily basis. Yet there may be more, unforeseen consequences to all of us who call it home. There have been many studies linked to increased anxiety about the current state of the planet, with climate change causing worry about the future and how increasing temperatures...

Traumatic events can take many forms. They are certainly unexpected and totally jarring. They can happen while you’re: Jogging around the neighborhood when a car suddenly spins out of its lane and crashes a few feet away from you. Getting home one evening only to feel a cold gun or sharp knife pointed at your side while a stranger takes your belongings. Grocery shopping on a weekday with your kids when a huge explosion occurred...

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is an approach to mental health treatment that is effective with various problems, including depression, anxiety disorders, and post-traumatic stress disorder. This therapy is based on how you think, feel, and act. Technically, your thoughts determine your feelings and behavior. The good news is that cbt therapists can help you change these negative thoughts, which will improve your emotional state and behavior. This can help you function better and feel better. Here...

Anxiety is your body’s defensive response to a triggering moment, such as facing stressful situations or feeling the pressures of the world on your shoulders. It’s common for a person to experience anxiety every now and again. Mild moments of anxiety can often dissipate once the moment has resolved itself or passed, but many people suffer from more heightened or chronic anxieties that linger or seemingly trigger out of the blue when we least expect...

Many looked toward 2022 with high hopes, hoping to see an end to the pandemic and vowing to get back on track. But 2022 had other plans; Omicron, inflation, and currently the tensions with Russia coupled with a host of other issues have people feeling stressed and out of sorts. Things are not looking like most people expected them to when 2022 was on the horizon. Most thought the pandemic would be in the rearview...

**Content Warning: This article discusses domestic violence. If you are experiencing domestic violence, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1.800.799.SAFE (7233) for support and resources.** Marriage is often seen as a blissful union and represents the undying commitment of love that two people have for each other. However, marriage doesn’t always lead to happily ever after. With so many couples going to marriage counseling and filing for divorce, the perception that marriage is...

Though mental health is becoming an increasingly important topic, certain demographics are often overlooked. One subject that does not have enough discourse is the mental health of men and boys. Men have unique challenges with their mental health due to stigmas around the subject and the encouragement of toxic masculinity in society. These issues not only harm the mental health of men but also prevent them from getting the care they need. This article aims...

**Content Warning: Please be advised, the below article mentions topics that include prescription medication, abuse of medication, and addiction. The information found in the article is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health providers with any questions you may have.** With more people caring for their mental health, many consider medication as a treatment for their conditions and disorders. However, medication is not the...

Menopause is a major transition for many people. It begins around the middle years (40s and 50s) and can for a few years. This is a long transition and can result in some major physical and mental health changes. The effects of menopause on mental health are not as understood by the public as its effects on physical health. For example, many people don’t realize that menopause may develop or worsen mental health conditions such...