Mental Notes: A Psychology Blog

Introduction Roughly 9 percent of the population deals with eating disorders. That may seem like a small number, but it still works out to roughly 28.8 million Americans. Many people struggle with eating disorders or know someone who struggles. In either case, it can be hard to know where to turn for help or accurate

Introduction Results from the National Intimate Partner & Sexual Violence Survey (NISVS) show that approximately 50 percent of Americans had experienced lifetime emotional abuse by a partner. There’s a lot of confusion around emotional abuse and how it differs from other types of abuse, such as physical abuse and verbal abuse. Below are answers to

Introduction According to the American Psychological Association, a betrayal occurs anytime someone violates another person’s expectations and breaks their trust. Whether it’s infidelity in a marriage or sharing information that a friend wanted to keep private, betrayal can be hard to recover from. It is possible, though. For those who are struggling after a betrayal,

Introduction Recent research from the Centers for Disease Control revealed that 19.2 percent of adults had received mental health treatment in the last year. Research from MidAmerica Nazarene University reveals that 49 percent of married couples have also sought out couples counseling. Many people know that they need to seek help, but they’re on the

Introduction Yoga and meditation are the two most popular mind-body practices in the United States. Despite this, there is new information about yoga frequently. Not only are yoga and meditation good for relaxation and improved physical health, but they can also improve one’s mental health. So, we have created a list below of some of

Introduction Approximately 50 percent of women, and 60 percent of men have experienced trauma at some point in their lives. Trauma is common, clearly. However, there’s also a lot of misunderstanding around what trauma is and the effects it can have on people and their mental health. Below are answers to some of the most

Introduction If a woman’s husband no longer wants to have sex with her, she may immediately jump to the conclusion that he’s gay. However, there are plenty of other factors that could contribute to intimacy issues. Outlined below are answers to some common questions women might ask if their husbands no longer want to have

Introduction According to a report from Cleveland Clinic, approximately 11 percent of Americans experience a panic attack every year. Between 2 and 3 percent of these people also go on to develop panic disorder. There’s a lot of confusion out there about panic attacks, what causes them, and what should be done to address them.