Mental Health

Mental Health

The Importance of Men Discussing Mental Health

June is Men’s Health Month and in recognition, Learn to Live would like to emphasize the importance of talking about mental well-being. In recent years, there’s been a lot of progress around the de-stigmatization of mental illness—however, a certain demographic still carries a heavy stigma behind mental health: Men.

Dr. Russ MorfittJune 10, 2019

Mental Health Stress & Anxiety

The Power of Resiliency on the Mind and Body

We often think of health and wellness as being important for our physical well-being, but what about our mental well-being? The connection between the two—once thought to be the effect stress and anxiety have on sleep loss and muscle tension—has expanded dramatically into more grounded connections between mental and physical health.

Dr. Russ MorfittMay 22, 2019

Mental Health

Take Charge of Your Life – Be Assertive!

You and I likely communicate with others every single day. Whether you’re talking to your family member, a coworker, or a salesperson, what you say and how you say it affect you and the person you are communicating with. An interaction can leave you feeling empty and angry, or empowered and understood.

Dr. Russ MorfittMay 3, 2016

Mental Health

What is CBT?

We recently posted a question on our Facebook and Twitter accounts and the responses to that quiz piqued my interest. According to the results, many of our readers have heard of CBT but not many have actually tried it. That made me think that it might be useful to explain how CBT can help an individual – not just with mental health problems, but also in a variety of areas of your life.

Dr. Russ MorfittAugust 18, 2015

Mental Health

Top 5 Barriers to Getting Help for Mental Health Problems

It’s a staggering statistic: 1 in 4 adults living in America have a mental health problem, such as anxiety, social anxiety, or depression. Given this, it would be natural to expect that it would be relatively easy to get help for these mental health challenges. But, curiously, it’s not.

Dr. Russ MorfittJuly 29, 2015

Depression Mental Health

4 Reasons to Share Your Story Now

If you’ve been following the media at all the past month, you’ve probably heard about Demi Lovato and her openness about her struggles with depression, as she launched the Be Vocal campaign. It’s an important reminder about the power of sharing personal stories.

Dr. Russ MorfittJune 15, 2015

The Importance of Men Discussing Mental Health

The Power of Resiliency on the Mind and Body

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