If you are a parent or loved one of a teen, or if you yourself are struggling with negative feelings about your diet, your body, or your physical activity levels after scrolling through social media, you are not alone.
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Articles on a wide variety of topics to support your family’s mental health, relationships and wellbeing from Pine Rest experts and vetted mental health resources.
Self-harm is difficult to understand because it goes against the natural human instinct of self-preservation. Maybe that’s why some people react to it in a negative, judgmental way. They can’t imagine ever being in a state of mind where they…
Spring is finally here! Baseball and soccer are underway at nearly every school and college, bringing an increased risk of concussions and brain injuries among young players. The term “concussion” is synonymous with mild traumatic brain…
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College can be an exciting time, however it does come with significant and abrupt changes to daily life and routine. Some students settle in just fine after an initial adjustment period, while others may struggle with acclimating to their new…
Bipolar disorder is a treatable serious mental illness. It can affect a person’s thoughts, feelings, mood and overall functioning. Formerly known as manic-depression, bipolar disorder is marked by dramatic shifts in mood, energy and activity…
October 2 – 8, 2022 is National Mental Illness Awareness Week. Half of all lifetime cases of mental illness in the U.S. begin by age 14 and 75% by age 24. Yet, the average delay between onset of symptoms and intervention is 8-10 years. Although…
With over 300 million experiencing depression worldwide, it is one of the most common mental health conditions that exists. Depression affects people of all ages, ethnicity, race, gender and income levels. Yet depression can look very different…
Middle school is more academically rigorous than elementary school. Homework becomes more intense and may take a couple hours each night. Teens may need extra support in the beginning of the year as they learn to make this adjustment. Parents, you…
Football season is in full swing! Whether you are rooting for your all-time favorites or the underdog, tailgating can include triggers for those who are maintaining sobriety. Successfully navigating through events traditionally associated with…
More than 46 million Americans are estimated to struggle with addiction to a drug or alcohol in 2021. Yet less than10 percent seek treatment for their addiction according to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health. How can we help more people get…
The best way to prevent suicide is through early detection, diagnosis and treatment of depression and other mental health conditions. We need to talk openly about the fact that people experience suicidal thoughts and have an action plan in mind to…
Learn what you can do to show support and fight back in the stigma of seeking mental health help–during BIPOC Mental Health Month and the whole year through!
If you’re scrolling through Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest or Tik Tok, you may have seen that “The Soft Life” post. It has been gaining popularity on social media among minority women, specifically black women. The soft life…
