by Erin K Risner, Senior Director, Marketing & Communications, Camp Fire National Headquarters What does the holiday season mean for you? For many, it may bring both immense stress and joy. Gatherings can highlight family tensions, disrupt sleep and routines, and normal sources of support aren’t as readily available; this…

by Shivani Kapadia, PharmD, Medical Director of Global Medical Affairs, Neuropsychiatry, Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc (OPDC); and Sara Asif Spencer, PharmD, MS, BCGP, Medical Science Liaison, Neuropsychiatry, OPDC This post was sponsored and developed by Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. Physical, behavioral, and emotional changes may signal…

Written by Jackie Zimmermann, Manager of Public Education Partnerships and E-Learning Content from MHA and ASU’s webinar: I Don’t Know How to Care for Myself in Stressful Times featuring Dr. Ruben Parra-Cardona, Bethany Younkers, Dr. Ariana Hoet  The holiday season is often marketed as a time of joy and togetherness.…

by Keith “Duke” Davis, Founder and CEO, Inner Journey: Mental Clarity App and Mental Fitness Advocate Picture this: It’s January 1, and you’re pumped. You’ve written down your resolutions, stocked up on healthy groceries, and maybe even shared your goals with friends. “This is it,” you tell yourself. “This is…

by Dr. Amir Ahuja, Board-Certified Psychiatrist and Director of Psychiatry at the Los Angeles LGBT Center Dr. Ahuja is a Board-Certified Psychiatrist and a leading voice for the LGBTQ community. As the Director of Psychiatry at the LA LGBT Center, the largest LGBT Center in the world, he leads a…

by Kristen Abell, Director of Website and Digital Projects at Mental Health America “He’s just a picky eater,” I found myself telling just about everyone we dined with when my son was younger. “I’m sure he’ll grow out of it.” “He just is very sensitive to textures,” I explained when…

Public health keeps communities healthy by preventing disease, promoting well-being, and ensuring everyone has access to essential care. While many people link public health to vaccination campaigns or clean water, mental health is equally crucial. My research sits at the intersection of mental health, neuroimaging, and genetics. By studying how…

Let’s face it: no one likes vomiting. But if your fear of vomit takes over your thoughts, shapes your decisions, or limits your life, you might be dealing with emetophobia—a specific phobia of vomiting that goes far beyond the everyday “ugh, gross.” How do you know if your dislike of…

This blog was originally written in 2017 About the Santa Rosa Wildfires 2 am Monday morning. I am awakened by the sound of my husband’s cell phone ringing. He doesn’t answer it and I reach for the light. The electricity is off. My throat feels raw and the air is…

What is ADHD? Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a lifelong neurodevelopmental disorder that is estimated to impact 7 million children between the ages of 3 and 17.   Since ADHD symptoms differ from person to person, it’s important to understand common signs. At the most basic level, ADHD symptoms fall into…