How Anxiety Affects Men and Women Differently
While there are some people who seem to take everything that life throws at them in stride, the rest of us struggle with feelings of uncertainty, worry and fear of the unknown from time to
Helping Kids Navigate Back-to-School Anxiety
Back-to-school time can be alternately exciting, fun and stressful, sometimes from one minute to the next, even in the same child. Although most kids will approach the school year with a few butterflies in their
Why Women Experience Depression Twice as Often as Men
It’s no secret depression is a major issue among Americans, affecting children, teenagers and adults of every age, race and income level. Depression was long seen as something to keep in the dark but has
Men: How to Cope with Your Top Health Fears
Chances are great that if you ask most men about going to the doctor, they’ll tell you it’s far from the top of their favorite things to do. In fact, the vast majority will tell you
Help for Men Battling Depression
Men are commonly known for keeping their emotional struggles inside, especially those that show any signs of perceived weakness. That doesn’t mean that those feelings aren’t there, but rather that they aren’t choosing to share
How to Help a Mom With Postpartum Depression
Having a baby can be both elating and exhausting. It’s common for new moms to be emotional, show some signs of stress and anxiety, and even come across as rather distant after the birth of
New Year’s Resolution: Mental Wellness
The beginning of a new year brings hope for many, as they anticipate a fresh start and commit to sticking with their New Year’s resolutions, hopefully, a bit longer than in 2018. For others, facing
World Health Organization Urges Community to Talk About Depression
Observed annually on April 7, World Health Day, sponsored by the World Health Organization (WHO), focuses on global health awareness as well as providing the opportunity to mobilize action around a specific health topic of concern to people
Men & Suicide: A Growing Issue
Suicide may not be easy to talk about, but the issue continues to grow, affecting as many as one million Americans and their families each year, including thousands of Texans. According to the Substance Abuse
Is There a Science to Happiness?
It’s not exactly “don’t worry, be happy,” but a growing interest in positive psychology has spurred a movement to examine what causes people to be happy and how we can all achieve happiness. Positive psychology