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Research has found that only 40% of Americans are making New Year’s resolutions, with half succeeding within a six month period. As you can imagine, 40% of people had positive goals and aspirations they were looking forward to in the new year.

Money and mental health are almost intrinsically connected. If our mental health is struggling, it’s likely we have a hard time making money. Or, vice versa, if we’re having trouble getting by financially, it’s likely our wellbeing will suffer.

No matter what field you’re in, it’s like you’ve struggled with work-related stress at one point or another. Whether it’s meeting a deadline or completing a challenging task, work stress holds the potential to become overwhelming. 

Typically, stress and mental health are treated with medication and therapy. While these have shown to be very effective for many, they still come with risks and side effects. Particularly, medication which can sometimes worsen mental wellbeing

The difficulty with anxiety is it can have a major impact on people’s lives. For example, if you have a fear of public speaking, your anxiety may be holding you back in your career. Or, if you struggle with social anxiety disorder, you may find yourself isolated and developing other mental illnesses, such as depression.

Find yourself looking for food when you’re not hungry? Do you spend late nights binging your favorite Netflix show even though you have to wake up early?

If so, you're not alone. We all struggle with “bad” habits. By definition, habits are tendencies or practices that we perform regularly and end up becoming a part of our daily routine. In turn, our body, brain, and spirit become so accustomed to these habits, it can be extremely difficult to break them.

When you’re asked to define success, what’s the first thing that pops into your head? Likely, it’s something related to a career or money. While financial stability is important for our wellness, it isn’t everything. And, more often than not, it overburdens other important factors of our life.

Hygge isn’t just about feeling cozy; it can help your mental health as well. After all, Denmark (where hygge is originated from) has been voted the happiest country in the world. Here are some ways you can embrace hygge and improve your mental health. 

It’s natural for us to have some concern over our physical health. In many regards, it’s merely our survival instinct reminding us that we’d like to continue living. However, for many out there, a health anxiety disorder is a very real and debilitating mental health condition.

While the holidays are often associated with joy, gift-giving, and parties, most Americans experience something known as holiday stress. Whether it’s making sure all the gifts are wrapped or feeling anxious about seeing certain family members, this time of year can be a significant weight on the mind.

This time of year, everyone talks about gratitude as we celebrate Thanksgiving. While it is important to give thanks on Thanksgiving, gratitude ca...

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD or seasonal depression) is a form of major depressive disorder that affects people only during specific times of the year. Though some will experience symptoms during the months between spring and fall, most people are most affected during winter.