Mental Health Blog

In high school and college, sports are usually taken very seriously for those that want to participate. While the advantages are numerous, it’s important to be aware of the pressures placed on these young adults.  One of the top concerns of parents, teachers, and coaches, are athletes and eating disorders. As an attempt to remain within the criteria of their activity, eating disorders in sports is far too common.  Being a Young Athlete Is Often

Sit up straight – it’s a phrase we all hear throughout our lives. However, sitting up straight and having the right posture is more than just for looks. There is a connection between posture and health, specifically a person’s mental health. Over time, a person’s slouching can end up causing major issues down the line, both physically and mentally.  While sitting up may seem like a small change, it can have a great impact on

Do you have a vitamin D deficiency? There’s a large chance you might as an American. Around 42% of Americans have a vitamin D deficiency, but the percentage is larger in certain populations. Vitamin D is an essential nutrient that is naturally produced in the body. It’s also available in certain foods. However, a large percentage of Americans don’t get enough. Research indicates that there is a strong link between vitamin D deficiency and anxiety

Eating disorders (ED) are serious and deadly. The American Psychiatric Association (APA) describes them as illnesses where people have disturbing eating patterns linked to their emotions and thoughts. It’s typically characterized by obsessive thoughts surrounding food and weight.  While treatable, they’re tough to overcome. Do eating disorders run in families? Some research suggests it is. Is recovery a lifelong commitment? Without a doubt.  They commonly occur alongside other health disorders. When this happens it’s called

Eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia, and binge-eating disorder are serious, life-threatening conditions that affect people and their families every day.  Did you know that in the United States, approximately 30 million Americans will suffer from some type of eating disorder in their lifetime, which has the highest death rate of any mental illness? Yet, only one-third of individuals suffering do so in silence and choose to never receive treatment.  Unfortunately, it can sometimes be

Over the years, suicide has become a far too common trend. But the idea of suicide covers a variety of different emotions and negative thoughts. Suicide ideation by definition means that a person may experience thoughts or desires to take their own life. There are two specific types of suicidal ideation – passive and active. Today we’ll be focusing on passive suicidal ideation and its effects.  Passive suicidal ideation is when a person wishes they