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Menopause and Mental Health: Understanding the Connection and Recommendations for Treatment
Menopause is a natural stage in a woman’s life, signaling the end of her reproductive years. While many people are aware of physical symptoms like hot flashes and night sweats, the effects on mental health are often overlooked. Hormonal changes during menopause can lead to mood swings, anxiety, depression, and cognitive challenges like brain […]
Justice for the Mind: The Mental Health Crisis Among Indian Lawyers
This is a guest blog from attorney, Amarbir Singh Shergill, a Private Legal Practitioner in the Hon’ble Punjab and Haryana High Court at Chandigarh, India since 2019. He earned his B.A.LLB (Hons.) and LLM (Criminology) from Panjab University, Chandigarh, India. His website, The Half Said Blog, is a space where he “confront[s] the difficult, […]
Music, Mental Health, and Strength in Vulnerability
About Alex: Alex Burton is a Toronto-based international musician and composer blending neoclassical, EDM, and contemporary music. With a background in piano and violin, Alex’s work is influenced by their Swiss heritage and deep connection to both the UK and Canada. Currently, they are working on Crossing Borders: Songs of Home and Belonging, an EP […]
Positive Parents Improved Stress & Mental Challenges
Social Skills “Positive parents.” “Who are they?” “What Can I do to become one?” Well, if you’re one of those parents wanting to be positive and help your children navigate through mental challenges, this is a must read for you! Firstly, know that all children and teenagers experience moments where they feel overly stressed or […]
The Harsh Impact of Friendship on mental
Unspoken Struggles Teen friendships; might not sound like a topic of importance to a few adults, but they do significantly impact teenagers’ mental health. Thanks to the developing brain, as the child enters adolescence, it changes in such a way that friendships become their prime focus. The brain changes lead them to feel, connect, and […]
Women Trailblazers in Mental Health
As part of Women’s Health Month, ADAA’s Women Mental Health SIG presents a series of blogs and videos showcasing women trailblazers in the mental health sector. Watch important conversations with women paving the way in mental health to learn from their experiences and their advances in the field and read the stories of women who […]
The Gym Saved My Life: Joe’s Mental Health Journey
About Joe: Joe has been working in men’s health for the past decade, nine years of which was spent as the Program Manager for the Canadian Men’s Health Foundation. He regularly volunteers with HeadsUpGuys and has contributed to many of our campaigns, events, and resources over the years. I Can Credit the Gym for Saving […]
Practical Tips for Mental Health
Societal expectations of what it means “to be a man” often cause men to keep their emotions hidden from others (often from ourselves), making it harder to take positive actions to manage our mental health effectively. But what if practicing a simple daily habit could help change that? Daily affirmations can be a quick, yet […]
Managing Cystic Fibrosis and His Mental Health
About Andrew: I was born with Cystic Fibrosis (diagnosed at three months old) and have faced numerous challenges physically and mentally throughout my life. In 1979, when I was born, the average lifespan for a CF patient was just 17 years. My parents never kept details of my condition from me, so I grew up […]
The Impact of Post-Election Uncertainty on Women’s Mental Health
For many women, the 2024 presidential election felt personal. In the days since November 4th, women have reported feeling anxiety, anger, sadness, and even hopelessness. Research suggests that politics in general, and election cycles specifically, have become a significant source of stress for a majority of Americans, but women were more likely than men to […]