General Mental Health Related Content

Compassion is the ability to understand the feelings of others and act with kindness. It plays an important role in our relationships and our well-being. Self-compassion is just as important. When we have self-compassion, we can recognize our emotions and respond in a caring way. Self-compassion is...

Do you ever find yourself thinking, “I’m a fake”, “I don’t deserve to be here”, or “I’m not smart enough to be here”? If so, you’re hardly alone! Such thoughts are common and, when persistent, are often described as impostor syndrome. When someone has impostor syndrome, they experience repeated...

Parents often need help addressing both the mental health and academic needs of their college-age child. When students have mental health challenges, parents often feel overwhelmed and unsure about where to start to help make things better. Awareness and treatment are essential to preventing crises...

Native American communities live in a unique cultural context—the heritage shared by members of these communities influences their mental health outcomes, as well as their access to treatment. Native Americans face barriers to treatment due to availability, accessibility, and acceptability. We must...

We know that people of all ethnicities and cultures experience mental health conditions, and that Black individuals experience mental health challenges at rates similar to other groups. However, when considering the mental health of Black Americans, it’s important to look at historical and cultural...

Mental health stigma affects all ethnicities, cultures, and nationalities, but Asian Americans may be more impacted than most. The National Latino and Asian American Study reported that while 18% of the general U.S. population sought mental health services and resources, only 8.6% of Asian Americans...

In 1853, Henry David Thoreau wrote in his journal, “All nature is doing her best each moment to make us well—she exists for no other end. Do not resist her.” Long before Thoreau retreated to his cabin on Walden Pond for two years to immerse himself in nature, human beings have understood the...

Spirituality is often a steady anchor in times of crisis, uncertainty, or personal struggle. It nurtures inner peace, offers a sense of connection to something greater, and can ease the weight of daily stress when practiced with intention. Studies show that spiritual practices benefit both mind and...

From time to time, everyone needs what many have coined a “mental health day.” It’s a day off from work, a day away from screens and other obligations, or a little time to escape the pressures and frustrations of everyday life. “We all have a point at which we get overwhelmed, we’re engaging in...

It’s the end of your workday and you’re staring at the to-do list you made earlier. You have one project at the bottom of the list that you’ve been putting off. It’s already late—you still haven’t gotten to it. You tell yourself you’ll tackle the item tomorrow. You become increasingly frustrated...

The lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and other sexual and gender minority (LGBTQ+) community encompasses people from diverse backgrounds, with a wide range of viewpoints, ethnicities, nationalities, genders, and sexual orientations. This diverse community also experiences higher rates of...

Loneliness is something nearly all of us experience, even if we don’t always talk about it. You might feel it while working from home, eating dinner by yourself, or sitting on a crowded train with no one to turn to. Sometimes solitude is welcome—it gives us space to recharge, reflect, or enjoy...

Refugees and displaced persons embody remarkable resilience. Despite being forced from their homes—whether across borders as refugees or within their own countries as internally displaced persons (IDPs)—they continue to adapt, rebuild, and persevere. Still, the journey is not without hardship. Many...

If you or a loved one is struggling with mental health, it’s common to feel different than other people or to feel like no one else understands. Many people are afraid to share with coworkers because they worry that they are afraid of being judged, or worse, that they could lose their job. Even...

Digital burnout, or the feelings of anxiety, exhaustion, and apathy caused by spending too much time on digital devices, is a growing problem. As technology makes us more interconnected and more of us rely on computers, tablets, and smartphones for work or school, the risk of burning out goes up and...

Athletes are often admired for their physical prowess. However, despite their exceptional talents, the demands of performance can take a drastic toll on their mental health. In recent years, the medical field, sports organizations, and popular culture have given more recognition to the importance of...