Mental Notes: A Psychology Blog

World Suicide Prevention Day was created in 2003 by the International Association for Suicide Prevention, in collaboration with The World Health Orgnaization, in an attempt to create international awareness about suicide and suicide prevention.  The WHO classifies suicide as a serious public health problem citing approximately 20 million suicide attempts and 800,000 deaths by suicide

How does a miscarriage affect mental health?  Experiencing the loss of a pregnancy is categorized as a traumatic event and is a loss that can greatly impact a person’s mental health. Research has shown that it is common for a person mourning the loss of a pregnancy to experience both short and long term symptoms

What does it feel like to lose a parent? To start, it will greatly depend on the relationship you had with your parent. Did you have a really close relationship with them, or were you more distant? Were they a part of your everyday interactions or did they live far away? This information is important

Approximately 40 million Americans take at least one psychiatric drug (antidepressants, anxiolytics, sedatives, hypnotics, antipsychotics, etc.). Despite the fact that millions of Americans take and benefit from mental health medication, a lot of people are still unclear on who can and cannot prescribe it. This lack of information can hold them back from getting the

Did you know that 19.2 percent of adults had received mental health treatment in the last year? This includes 15.8 percent of respondents who had taken prescription medication to help them manage their mental health symptoms. There are a lot of stigmas, confusion, and misinformation surrounding mental health and prescription medications. These issues, in turn,

LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning) adults are 2-4 times more likely to experience a mental health condition compared to non-LGBT people. Therapy can be helpful for LGBTQ people. For example, it can help them to manage mental health conditions. However, finding LGBT-affirming therapists and mental health professionals isn’t always easy. You may not be

Over 198,811 therapists employed in the United States. Also, with nearly 200,000 mental health professionals to choose from, finding a therapist can be challenging, to say the least. You may currently be in the process of finding a good therapist. Because of this the answers to these questions can help them narrow down your search

Introduction According to the Centers for Disease Control, antidepressant use is on the rise throughout the United States, among both men and women. For those who are struggling with Major Depressive Disorder (also known simply as depression), antidepressant medications can be a crucial component of their treatment plan. Even though they’re being used more frequently, though, there are a