Focus Essentials Blog: Information on a variety of mental health issues
Cultivating a Mindset of Gratitude
As we make plans to celebrate Thanksgiving with family and friends next week, there's no greater time to begin working on making a list of the things we're thankful for in our lives. This simple act can help improve our overall mental health. Here are some fun ways to begin cultivating a mindset of gratitude.
How Mental Illness Can Be Just As Serious As Cancer
Mental illness (depression, anxiety, etc.) are rampant, and more and more people seem to be affected by it as time goes on. Is it really the case ...
Schools Struggle to Cope As Childhood Anxiety Rises Across the US
One out of eight children suffers from an anxiety disorder. While many will outgrow this with age, 41% will have lingering issues. As children age into young adults, anxiety becomes more prevalent with 25% of teens age 13-18 suffering from a form of mild to moderate anxiety. This leaves schools with much to overcome as they try to address the growing mental health needs of their students across the country.
10 Daily Habits for Improved Mental Health
With one in four Americans suffering from at least one mental health disorder in a given year, the need for mental health awareness and education is real. Managing good mental health may seem like an impossible feat, but by implementing these 10 daily habits into your life you'll be well on your way to experiencing more smiles than frowns and everything else in between.
10 Natural Ways To Keep Your Anxiety Under Control
There's no doubt anxiety can be excruciating to face, and when a person has an anxiety disorder, it can make them feel constantly on edge. Anxiety can be so severe that it paralyzes you to the point that you can't even leave your home. Read more to learn how to manage anxiety naturally.
Micronutrients 101
Research points toward the use of micronutrients for combating mental health disorders like depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, bipolar disorders and psychosis. These are the key vitamins, minerals, fatty acids, and amino acids we need in our bodies in order for them to function at an optimal level. Read more to learn what micronutrients are, where we can get them from, and how they benefit us.
As the Leaves Fall, Your Energy and Mood Don’t Have To: Combating Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Goodbye summer and hello fall, the season when six percent of Americans will begin to experience symptoms of mild depression known as seasonal-affective-disorder (SAD).
10 Natural Ways To Manage Depression
Depression is one of the worst mental illnesses around that so many people suffer from. It can make you feel helpless, and it also can make you believe that you're not good enough for anything. Depression holds the power to destroy your self-worth and self-esteem, and it can stop you from moving forward in life. Learn more about how to treat depression symptoms naturally.
The Mental Health Crisis Hits College Students Across America
It's no secret the United States is facing a mental health crisis, but did you know that it's hitting colleges and universities around the country hard? Learn more about the stats surrounding mental health among college students and how we can help.
7 Tips to Help You Stay Focused and Present this Fall
It can be difficult to focus throughout the year, and with school just beginning and the holidays around the corner, stress, depression, ADHD and anxiety are likely. Here are 7 wonderful tips for staying focused and present this season.
Moody? Possible Causes and Practical Solutions
Do you or someone you know suffer from chronic moodiness? You're not alone. There are a vareity of causes for moodiness. Cases rooted in mental health will find comfort in a new holistic treatment solution for managing mood disorders and beyond.
Coping with Adult ADHD: A New Solution for Treatment
While attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most commonly diagnosed mental health disorders in children, over eight percent of adults 18-44 years of age will be diagnosed with adult ADHD.