According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, 15 million U.S. Americans, or 6.8% of the population, suffers from Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD). SAD, also sometimes referred to as social phobia, is an intense fear of social situations. The sufferer believes they could become…
Having a low self-esteem is something many people of all ages deal with. While a low self-esteem is not considered a mental health condition itself, the way we think about ourselves directly impacts our mental health and overall well-being. What is Self-Esteem? Self-esteem…
You probably remember a time in school or out shopping when you wanted to ask for help, but stopped yourself. You might have even had a prompt from the teacher: “Does anyone have any questions?” or from an associate “Is there something I can help…
When we talk about our mental health, we’re talking about much more than a clinical diagnosis. Your mental health also refers to your psychological, physical and spiritual well-being. Having a healthy overall well-being means you’re able to better manage your emotions as well as your…
We live in a society that rewards those with courage and valor. We are taught from a young age that it’s good to face our fears, for doing so is often the catalyst for powerful and lasting change. And yet, how many of us allow…
Imagine how one would feel if their home smoke alarm was going off at random times with no signs of smoke or fire? This happened on a repeated basis with no clue on how to predict when it would start up again or on how…