After a cancer diagnosis, you’ll be concerned about your physical health. But your mental well-being is equally important. It’s crucial that you care for your mind as you would your body. In the WebMD webinar, “Mental Wellness for Cancer and Beyond,” Lidia Schapira, MD, explained why taking control of …
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Focus on the Mental Impact of Inoperable Lung Cancer
By Arif Kamal, MD, chief patient officer for the American Cancer Society, as told to Janie McQueen A cancer diagnosis is a life-changing event, no matter the outcome. But a diagnosis of inoperable cancer may mean wrestling with less time than you expected. This can bring up issues of hope, strength, legacy, and uncertainty. You …
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Caring for Adult Children with Mental Illness: How to Help
Sept. 27, 2023 — George Kaufmann, an 81-year-old retiree from California, has been dealing with his son’s mental illness for close to 30 years. His son, Patrick, 48, had his first psychotic episode at 19, Kaufmann said. He’d previously dealt with depression, suicidal ideation and drug use, ““but things came to a head at that …
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Megan Thee Stallion Continues Her Mental Health Mission With Seize The Awkward
Megan Thee Stallion has long been an outspoken advocate for mental health awareness. Last September, she launched a website of mental health resources called Bad B*tches Have Bad Days Too, and she has written and spoken at length about the trauma she experienced when she was shot by fellow rapper Tory Lanez. This week, she …
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‘There might be a misconception’: Worker says not to work at Costco ‘if you value your mental health’
A former Costco worker went viral on TikTok after blasting the company for being a terrible employer. She also issued a warning to anyone who plans to work there. Corine (@coccainecate) recently posted a video explaining all of the reasons why she believes working at Costco is bad for a person’s mental health. As of …
Meet the 18-year-old advocating for teen mental health, one inspiring podcast at a time
A changemaker is anyone who takes creative action to solve an ongoing problem—be it in one’s own community or throughout the world. And when it comes to creating positive change, enthusiasm and a fresh perspective can hold just as much power as years of experience. That’s why, every year, Prudential Emerging Visionaries celebrates young people …
Naomi Osaka Spoke Candidly About Motherhood And The Pregnancy "Restrictions" That Impacted Her Mental Health
“I definitely only know this world, the tennis world, and just being away from that for a long time, it was new for me.“ View Entire Post › Source: https://www.buzzfeed.com/morganmurrell/naomi-osaka-spoke-candidly-about-motherhood-and-the
Psychologist breaks down why cruises are good for our mental health
Cruise life might have taken a hiatus in 2020 (along with everything else), but post-pandemic business is booming. There are more people embarking on cruises than even in 2019, according to the Cruise Lines International Association (TIME). And with overall prices that are lower than a lot of mortgages and rents, many folks opt to …
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Sophie Turner Said That She Wanted To Move Back To England For The Sake Of Her Mental Health In A 2022 Interview That Has Resurfaced Amid Reports Of Her Split From Joe Jonas
Last year, British actor Sophie said that she missed her home country “so much” and was trying to convince Joe to relocate. View Entire Post › Source: https://www.buzzfeed.com/stephaniesoteriou/sophie-turner-move-england-mental-health-joe-jonas-split
Clinical psychologist lists signs that mean it’s time to seek mental health help
Knowing when to seek mental health care is not always as cut and dry as people may believe. Many people wrestle with whether or not they should speak to a therapist, psychiatrist or even their primary care physician about their struggles. Working in mental health, it often comes up that people minimize their own struggles …
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'WhiteFlag' is a free app attempting to fill the gaps in mental health. Here's how it works.
Not everyone can afford regular therapy or even require therapy consistently, but that doesn’t mean those same people don’t need help at times. Life happens. In the moment, you could be struggling with depression that stems from going through a divorce or the loss of a loved one or beloved pet. Your normally manageable anxiety …
Being Intentional About Your Mental Health and Migraines
Figuring out what can trigger a migraine can be a stressful, ongoing process. And, often, stress is a trigger in itself. So what’s a person with migraines to do? “I’ve really had to be intentional with my mental and emotional health,” says WebMD’s migraine blogger Michele Jordan. For her, that includes everything from seeing a …
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