9 Tips to Help You Manage Mental Health This Summer
Beach parties, fireworks, cookouts, music festivals and more – these are a few of the reasons people love summer. But if you’re struggling with a mental disorder, you know how easy it is to feel like an outsider, alone, misunderstood, and isolated from sunshine and fun. Hot weather feels too oppressive, you feel like you’re […]…
Take Action: Getting Mental Health Treatment
Did you know that 1 in 5 adults in the United States will have a diagnosable mental health condition each year and 54% will not receive necessary treatment? Mental Health Awareness Month (MHAM) in May is a chance to highlight the necessity of getting professional help for symptoms of mental health disorders. Mental health conditions […]…
4 Ways to Practice Mental Wellness in the New Year
Updated 12/7/2022 January is Mental Wellness Month, a perfect time to check in with ourselves and our loved ones to see how we are holding up emotionally and mentally. When we think of New Year’s resolutions, there is often an emphasis put on physical wellness, but our mental wellness is just as important and should […]…
Setting Mini Self-Care Goals for the New Year
Updated on 12/12/23 As the new year approaches, making resolutions becomes a common topic of conversation. Suggestions for resolutions are everywhere, from a casual conversation with a friend to a nightly news segment, and it can be difficult not to compare the large-scale goals many set for themselves with our own. Making drastic, life-changing resolutions […]…
Anxiety, Zoom Gatherings and the Holidays
Hey, guys! My name is Christine Marie Frey, also known as Christine XP. I am the founder of the new and growing youth mental health project and community, Brain XP, and I’m excited to collaborate with Discovery! You can learn more about Brain XP at the end of the video. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, […]…
Facing Holiday-Associated Trauma
Updated on 11/15/23 Note to reader: The content of this article is specifically for those with a history of trauma or trauma-related diagnoses. It’s deemed “the most wonderful time of the year.” For many, the holiday season is often filled with loving memories of family and friends. It’s a time to reconnect with loved ones […]…
Positive Halloween Costumes + How to Celebrate During COVID-19
Hey, guys! My name is Christine Marie Frey, also known as Christine XP. I am the founder of the new and growing youth mental health project and community Brain XP, and I’m excited to collaborate with Discovery! You can learn more about Brain XP at the end of the video. Let’s get into a […]…
5 Tips to Overcome Anxiety about This Year’s Election
November 3rd is quickly approaching, which means that our National Election Day is just around the corner. This may be one of the most historic elections in the history of our country, as we navigate political tensions while battling a national health pandemic. While some revel in the excitement of such a monumental day, decorating […]…
Suicide Prevention in the Age of COVID-19
COVID-19 has touched the lives of all of us in some way. It is important to shed light on the risk factors of suicide and ways that suicide can be prevented, particularly since the COVID-19 pandemic may increase the risk of suicide in individuals who are struggling. In this blog, we discuss how isolation, financial struggle […]…
Managing Mental Health During Social Movements and Civil Unrest
Civil unrest is defined legally as “acts of violence and disorder detrimental to the public law and order. It includes acts such as riots, acts of violence, insurrections, unlawful obstructions or assemblages.” These acts often arise from social movements, and it is no surprise that, in the midst of a public health pandemic and a […]…