Many of us are aware that mental illness is prevalent and undertreated, and we know we need to do a better job of improving mental health awareness and accessibility. We know that research estimates that only half of people with mental illness will receive treatment. And we’ve heard all the different vows to improve accessibility…
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Mental Health Awareness Month
As I mentioned in my previous blog Brain Cancer Awareness Month, May is a month full of recognition. May is National Walking Month, Arthritis Awareness Month, Women’s Health Care Month, Better Sleep Month, Military Appreciation Month, Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, etc. Among all the recognition, mental health awareness and brain cancer awareness…
Health Anxiety
Health anxiety is a heavy burden to carry. Health anxiety is more than just occasional worrying about illness – it’s when it becomes disproportionate and unreasonable compared to your circumstances. Healthy anxiety is also different than being a hypochondriac, although they can often go hand-in-hand. Recently I’ve been reading about cyberchondria which is a clinical…