Temple or Therapy?
Asian American and Pacific Islander communities often lack the resources or education to address mental health needs. How do cultural practices perpetuate this disparity?
Tag Archives: mental health
Getting Excited Over Anxiety
Many of us have experienced performance anxiety before. But is telling ourselves to “calm down” the best way to overcome it?
Stranger Therapies
Therapy can, but doesn’t always, involve sitting down to talk to a psychologist. From music to hypnosis, other therapies exist to support individuals through physical, mental, and social challenges.
Sleeping Towards Success
Sleep has been shown to have significant ramifications on individuals’ physical and mental health. What strategies exist to help us sleep towards success?
Mental Health and Public Health Interventions
“Mental health” and “mental illness” are used interchangeably but convey vastly different concepts in public health. Part two of a two-part series.
Mexico’s Earthquake: The Mental Aftershock
Recent earthquakes in Mexico destroyed thousands of homes and buildings, but those impacted continue to suffer from post-traumatic stress.
Bridging the Divide in Health Education
Disparities in health education continue to be prevalent. This organization is trying to fix that.
Cultural Influences on Mental Health
How can a seemingly individual concern like mental health have larger public health implications? Part one of a two-part series.
Yoga: A Preventative Method
Yoga practitioners often tout the health benefits of yoga. Indeed, yoga has become to be regarded as a cure-all for whatever ailments one may have, but what claims can be substantiated?
Pets: Bringing Both Health and Happiness
It has long been known that humans are social beings. As mammals, we have evolved to crave social interactions and personal connection. Feeling alone can bring about potentially severe health problems such as anxiety, depression, and eating disorders. It is no wonder, then, that humans have