Most people know firsthand that sleep affects their mental state. After all, there’s a reason it’s said that someone in a bad mood “woke up on the wrong side of the bed.” As it turns out, there’s quite a bit of truth behind this colloquial saying. Sleep is closely connected to mental and emotional health and has demonstrated links to depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and other conditions. Research is ongoing to better understand the bidirectional relationship between men

Self-esteem is our perception of our self-worth. Having a positive self-image and self-esteem can be impactful in all areas of our lives. High self-esteem is related to better health and well-being, lower mental health challenges, and better relationships. Lower self-esteem is related to depression, anxiety, substance misuse, and difficulties in relationships. Here are some tips on raising self-esteem.   Pay attention to your “self-talk” What do you say to yourself? How are y

Research shows that those who are more self-compassionate experience less anxiety and depression, and may be less likely to think about suicide. Self-compassion programs are designed to teach people how to be kinder and more compassionate to themselves. Self-compassion programs offer one possible answer. Research on self-compassion consistently shows that those who are more self-compassionate, who treat themselves with greater kindness and less hostility, endure less anxiety

As the days get shorter and the light fades earlier, many people begin to notice a shift in their mood. For some, it is a slight change. For others, it becomes something much heavier. This seasonal shift is known as Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, and it affects millions of people each year. For physicians and healthcare professionals who already carry significant emotional and physical demands, the impact can be even more noticeable. SAD is more than feeling a bit down

National Stress Awareness Day highlights the impact chronic stress has on our mental wellbeing. Learn when it is, why it matters, and 12 ways to honor it while promoting calm. Stress  can be sneaky. You might not always see it arrive, but seemingly out of nowhere, it can start to cause problems. Maybe that’s a clenched jaw during a meeting, a racing mind that won’t power down at night, or a sense of running on fumes no matter how much rest you get. That’s exactly why National

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