What are the best ways to help with mental health awareness?
As May comes to a close, so does Mental Health Awareness Month. What are the best ways to help with awareness and reducing stigma? Where are the best places to focus our energy, e.g., volunteering specific places, donating to certain organizations?...
How to maintain mental health during physical pain
When you're in great physical pain, either from an accident or a chronic condition, it consumes all thought, driving even the most emotionally stable person to their limits. Never mind painkillers, what are some strategies to put aside the pain and prevent falling into a depression?...
Does violent media make people more violent or does it give violent people more clear outlets for their violent desires? or both?
I read an article about a man who posed as the Joker from Batman for Halloween, stabbed several people, and set a small fire on the train. When things like this happen, I often wonder if the media is to blame (the Batman comics in this situation) or if the person would have found an outlet for their...
How can I increase my self-confidence?
I don’t think I am a confident person and this is affecting my work and social life. I have tried to work on it but nothing seems to change. Any help?...
What's the best way to let anger pass?
As many people experience, relationships can be emotionally draining and can cause extreme levels of anger, especially during arguments. What's the best way to avoid letting that anger out?...
Can Abilify cause hypomanic symptoms?
Can Abilify cause hypomanic symptoms, like insomnia, uncharacteristically high energy, speaking rapidly, and high motivation and productivity?...
How can I stop dreaming about a specific person?
There is someone who I haven't seen in 6 years who I continue to meet in my dreams. I did not get along with this person, and she actually had a very negative impact on my life. I want to stop dreaming about her! Is there a way to train myself to mentally block her from my subconscious?...
Why do our voices sound different in our heads?
When I was younger, I used to hate the sound of my voice. I’m still not the biggest fan of it, but after watching myself and listening to myself enough, I’ve gotten more used to it. But I’ve never understood why my voice sounds so different in my head than out loud. Why is this? &...