Mental Health

In our society, the term “the holidays” almost always feels synonymous with social gatherings. And with that time of year fast approaching, it feels like everyone around us is making plans. But for some of us, the only thing we’ve…

“Get your head out of the clouds.” “Why is your mind always a million miles away?” These are some of the statements that might have been thrown at you if you engaged in daydreaming as a child. In fact, letting…

Trust is one of the foundations on which a therapeutic relationship between a patient and mental health expert is built. Dr. Brandon Santan, PhD, LPC-MHSP, NCC, BC-TMH, CCMHC, is a licensed therapist in the Chattanooga, TN area and specializes in…

Depression affects 1 in 6 people in their lifetime, according to the American Psychiatric Association. People with depression lose interest in things that might have previously brought them enjoyment. Depression is also characterized by feelings of worthlessness, difficulty sleeping and concentrating,…

WeezyWTF did her time chasing the so-called American Dream the way most of us do. She started her career at a tech company, making the big paycheck and climbing the corporate ladder, but she didn’t feel like she was doing…

This article discusses a mental health condition and mentions suicide and suicidal ideation. Changes in mood are normal and experienced by everyone, according to the National Institute on Mental Health (NIMH). However, when those temperament changes are extreme and affect how you…

A food craving can come on when you least expect it. You could be humming along on a diet, loving the way you look and feel when a craving for something “forbidden” strikes you. The urge for this food could…

This interview contains descriptions of hate-based assault. For trans people, being born in the wrong skin can be a lonely and scary experience. From social pressure to conform to expected gender norms, bullying, and worse for daring to embrace their…

Approximately 2.8% of adults 18 to 44 in the world live with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, according to the ADHD Institute. Cardiovascular diseases were responsible for almost one-third of deaths in 2024, making them the predominant killer worldwide (via the World Health…

Jacob Sartorius literally grew up on the Internet. The social media phenom went viral when he was just a tween, and from that point on, his life was open to public scrutiny. Like many young social media stars, Sartorius was…