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The Many Different Types of Addictions Affecting Americans

Addiction is a word that’s casually thrown around by many people to describe their love of chocolate, their need to keep up-to-date on Game of Thrones, or their passion for a sport. However, many...

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Taking Steps to Help Victimized Children and Juvenile Offenders Change Their...

In the United States, there were close to 74 million youths (those under 18 years of age) in 2012 according to estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau. Sadly though, large numbers of America’s children...

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Mental Health: How Can Doctors Avoid Negligence?

Mental health issues have always been surrounded by misunderstanding. While it feels like a concept that’s existed forever, our knowledge of mental health is still in its relative infancy. Depression,...

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What Is Postpartum Depression

Postpartum Depression, also known as Postnatal Depression is a type of depression experienced by women after giving birth. It is not to be confused with the ‘baby blues’ which are normal feelings of...

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How to be Found Online With “More Than Just A Website”

Press Release: Mental Health Matters has been a partner with TherapySites for many years, and many of the visitors and authors are mental health professionals. With Google putting more emphasis on...

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What is Narcissistic Personality Disorder?

In examining, defining, and understanding the explanation to the question what is Narcissistic Personality Disorder it is important to consider that the myth the name of this personality disorder stems...

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Ayurvedic Approach towards Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Ayurveda approach towards attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) explains ADHD as a mental disorder caused by imbalances in doshas. Ayurveda classifies mental illness under Kaumarabhria such...

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Symptoms of Postpartum Depression

There are many different symptoms of Postpartum Depression (also known as Postnatal Depression) and they can vary drastically from person to person. Symptoms can range from mild to severe in intensity...

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Causes of Postpartum Depression

There is no one single cause of Postpartum Depression, although research has shown that many different factors can influence whether or not a woman will develop it. These can include the physical,...

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Treatments for Postpartum Depression

Postpartum Depression can be a difficult, frightening and lonely experience but with the right treatment, most women can make a full recovery. It is extremely important to seek treatment as the...

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Medications for Postpartum Depression

There are a number of medications which can be used to treat Postpartum Depression and your doctor can help you decide which one may be best for you. It’s important to take into account the...

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Protecting the Mental Health of Seniors

Today, folks over age 65 are healthier than ever and that means they stay active longer.  Nevertheless, as age advances, many older than 65 citizens need help in protecting their health. At the center...

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Postpartum Depression Statistics

Postpartum Depression is an extremely common illness. In the US alone, the Centers for Disease Control reports that between 11-20% of new mothers will suffer from the condition. This equates to...

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Mind Matters: 3 Pain Free Ways to Boost Your Self-Esteem

It’s no secret that low self-esteem can lead to mental health problems. And whilst it’s almost impossible to pinpoint one cause of low self-esteem for everyone (we’re all unique, after all), the way we...

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Top 5 Ideas to Stay Active with Kids

Living in a family with kids means they are always your center of attention. But should prioritizing kids come at the cost of your health and general wellbeing? Not at all. As you will learn in this...

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10 Big Causes of Anxiety and Stress for College Freshmen

Are you moving away from home to attend college? Will you be enrolling in a university located far away from mom and dad? Does the thought of being away from your family and other loved ones stress you...

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The Negligence and Damages Bill

Recently introduced legislation in the House of Commons could herald the much needed upgrading to how the England and Wales law treats victims and bereaved families due to psychiatric harm.The new...

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Sexual Assault: Lost in the Light, Left in the Dark

I don’t like “trigger warnings” because they imply that our readers can’t handle something. That said, I would like to stress that this is an incredibly intense piece about the difficult subject of...

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What is Paternal Postpartum Depression?

Postpartum Depression is an illness usually associated with women, but it may come as a surprise to learn that it can also affect men. Studies have shown that one in ten new fathers will experience...

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Unfinished Business: If I Had the Strength

I make no apologies to the disclosure in the following… Silence Kills. I’ve often thought, over all these years, that I was weak for not having killed myself. Even knowing now that Depression is a...

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