BeHealth.Today

12/27/2021

When teens decide they have a personality disorder or other mental-health affliction based on information they found in TikTok videos, it can fray family relationships and pose a treatment challenge.

12/22/2021

Depression is the leading cause of disability in the world; in the United States, close to ten percent of adults struggle with the disease. But because it's a mental illness, it can be a lot harder to understand than, say, high cholesterol. Helen M. Farrell examines the symptoms and treatments of de...

12/14/2021

Childhood trauma isn’t something you just get over as you grow up. Pediatrician Nadine Burke Harris explains that the repeated stress of abuse, neglect and parents struggling with mental health or substance abuse issues has real, tangible effects on the development of the brain. This unfolds acros...

10/07/2021

"Don't worry" falls short when someone experiences anxiety. There are better things to say when a love one needs support.

09/10/2021

Today is World Su***de Prevention Day, a day to raise awareness about how to prevent su***de. 💙 Talking about emotions is a start.

'Livsviktiga snack' (Vital talks) is a book produced by Swedish non-profit organisation Su***de Zero. It gives tips to parents on how to talk to their children. Here are 5 quick tips from the book:

💙 Spend more time together. Bake a cake, drive to the gym or go shopping – small talk is a good basis for deeper conversations.

💙 Find your child's talk time. Many children have a time of day when they are more willing to talk – it can be at bedtime, when eating breakfast or in the bath.

💙 Listen, listen, listen. Often children just want to talk about their experiences and be heard without a parent's opinions.

💙 Ask open-ended questions. Instead of asking 'Was school good today?', say 'Tell me, what did you do at school today?'

💙 Listen to clues. Children rarely talk straight about things that worry them. Instead, they can drop small hints here and there – it's up to you as a parent to pick them up.

Source: www.su***dezero.se/livsviktigasnack/5-snabba-tips/

❗ If you or anyone you know are struggling with mental health issues, reach out to someone around you, talk to a professional or call a local helpline.

Since we are no mental health professionals, we will unfortunately have to remove comments that include thoughts of suicidal nature.

Photo: Karin Enge Vivar/Folio/imagebank.sweden.se

09/05/2021

Today kicks off National Su***de Prevention Week. This is a time in which individuals, organizations and communities around the country join their voices to broadcast the message that everyone can play a role in su***de prevention. Join in this year by visiting su***deispreventable.org to view, download, and share activities and resources. Follow us throughout the week for information on each challenge.

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08/24/2021

School can be rife with stress, anxiety, panic attacks and even burnout -- but there's often no formal policy for students who need to prioritize their well-being. Hailey Hardcastle explains why schools should offer mental health days and allow students time to practice emotional hygiene without sti...

08/10/2021

The U.S. has a shockingly high maternal mortality rate. For Black women, the situation is dire. What’s going on with maternal health in America?

07/28/2021

After her surprise withdrawal from an event at the Tokyo Olympics, the star American gymnast amplified recent statements that the immense stress she faces has been affecting her.

07/10/2021

Practice these tips for good mental health:
🏋️‍♂️ Exercise regularly
🍲 Eat healthy
😴 Get adequate sleep
🍺 Limit your alcohol intake
🗣 Talk about your feelings

06/09/2021

More than a year into the pandemic and many doctors are becoming increasingly concerned about the mental health of children. Across the nation, reports of su***de, suicidal ideation, and attempted su***de is increasing creating what some believe could be a mental health crisis hitting young people.

06/02/2021