Depression and anxiety disorders have become common mental health issues almost all over the world. People of any age, gender or financial background can suffer from these debilitating mental disorders. A recent survey involving more than 10,000 students from 13 two- and four-year institutions in Washington concluded that there is an urgent need for on-campus mental health services for students, particularly in the wake of two bills under consideration of the state legislature to fund the resources for suicide-prevention in higher education and providing additional mental health counselors for veteran college students. Continue reading →

There has been an incredible surge in the number of mental health calls due to the efforts of the authorities to encourage people to seek help when experiencing suffering from any mental disorder. Due to the increased awareness that played a crucial role in demystifying the truth regarding psychiatric disorders, a threefold escalation was witnessed in the number of mental health calls over the last 18 years. In fact, officers logged more than 143,000 hours on these calls in 2017, said a report. Continue reading →

Anxiety disorders have become a major concern in the United States. With a large number of individuals getting affected by anxiety disorders, people are no more ignorant about these conditions. The proliferation of social media has also played a decisive role in  developing a better understanding about psychiatric disorders. People have started finding exciting and creative ways to fight such debilitating conditions and portray emotional health as a critical component of any prosperous community. Continue reading →