Election day is tomorrow; however, election season has been in full swing for several months. A record-breaking number has already voted and emotions are running high, to say the least. The majority of U.S. adults (68%)–regardless of their political affiliations–say that the 2020 presidential election is a significant source of stress, according to a new...
World Mental Health Day is celebrated annually on October 10 beginning almost 30 years ago by the World Federation for Mental Health. Each year, a new theme is selected to highlight a specific call to action regarding mental health. This year’s theme is a campaign to increase investment in mental health services around the globe...
We previously shared that telepsychology has become evermore popular and necessary, in light of the COVID-19 global pandemic and recommendations to practice social distancing. A recent survey conducted by the American Psychological Association (APA) recorded that approximately 75% of psychologists are now providing teletherapy, in response to COVID-19. Numerous studies have also shown teletherapy can...
The second mental health app I’ve chosen to review is Calm, a leading app for sleep, meditation, and relaxation including mindfulness and guided meditation resources (Huberty et al., 2019). This app is extremely user-friendly and applicable for kids, teens, adults, and businesses. You can download the app for free and enjoy a fee-free trial period. ...