Category: General Mental Health

  • Foods & Exercises to improve your mental health

    By Aaron Smith Does life feel like an emotional and mental rollercoaster dishing out highs and lows at every turn? You’re not the only person who feels this way. Research shows about 37% of Americans in late 2022 reported that their mental health wasn’t good, and 26% said they expected early 2023 to be even…

  • 7 Ideas for Practicing Self Care to Improve Your Mental Health

    7 Ideas for Practicing Self Care to Improve Your Mental Health

    By Taylor McKnight In this fast-paced, demanding reality, taking a moment to prioritize your mental health is not only a luxury but a necessity. Life can often feel like a whirlwind, leaving you feeling overwhelmed and neglecting your well-being. Taking time for yourself and engaging in activities that bring you joy and relaxation can make…

  • How can burnout impact the mental health of teenagers?

    How can burnout impact the mental health of teenagers?

  • Mental Heath Awareness Week from DMI

    Mental Heath Awareness Week from DMI

    By DMI To mark the first of 2 Mental Health Awareness weeks this year we bring you an extract from one of our Meditations and Confessions books on dealing with side effects of medication. Day 4Theme: Dealing with side effects of medicationSide effects of medication draw our attention away from our recovery of health. Effectively…

  • Tips on How to Use Self-Care to Boost Your Mental Wellness

    Tips on How to Use Self-Care to Boost Your Mental Wellness

    By Diane Harrison If you want to experience not only peace of mind but increased clarity of mind, there are a few means to getting there that are as effective as self-care. Let’s see why this is the case by exploring some helpful tips and resources, brought to you by Defying Mental Illness. Eating for…

  • Doomscrolling Awareness

    By Martin Preston Doomscrolling, meaning obsessively scanning social media and websites for bad news, can promote feelings of anxiety, and depression and can result in burnout. The high level of stress can cause a lack of appetite, and an inability to sleep and go about everyday tasks.  Compulsively watching the news and doomscrooling can cause…