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May 5, 2024 · Mental health is described as a state of well-being where a person is able to cope with the normal stresses of life. This state permits productive work output and allows for meaningful contributions to society.
3 days ago · Published September 1, 2024. People with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are especially vulnerable to cardiovascular problems, including a 40% increased risk of heart attack. The amygdala, a brain structure involved in processing anxiety, fear, and stress, is overactive in people with PTSD.
Apr 23, 2022 · The decline in mental health among teenagers was intensified by the Covid pandemic but predated it, spanning racial and ethnic groups, urban and rural areas and the socioeconomic divide.
3 days ago · Physical health and mental health are inextricably tied to each other. We need to devote the same care to both parts of ourselves.
Oct 7, 2021 · The COVID-19 pandemic, a UNICEF report and a review of the latest research all highlight the urgent need for better prevention and treatment of youth anxiety and depression. A kite-flying festival...
Mar 22, 2024 · This article explains what mental health and mental health conditions mean. It also describes the most common types of mental health disorders, including their early signs and how to...
Dec 30, 2021 · As the year comes to a close, we’ve collected the top pieces of advice from our most popular mental health stories to help you carry calm and clarity into 2022.
4 days ago · NPR covers mental health, happiness, depression, and treatment options. Subscribe to the RSS feed.
Mental Health. Everyone feels worried or anxious or down from time to time. But relatively few people develop a mental illness. What's the difference? A mental illness is a mental health condition that gets in the way of thinking, relating to others, and day-to-day function.
Jan 1, 2023 · In the 10 years leading up to the pandemic, feelings of persistent sadness and hopelessness—as well as suicidal thoughts and behaviors—increased by about 40% among young people, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System.
