Stress is a feeling of emotional or physical tension in reaction to a challenge or demand and may be caused by any event or thought that elicits feelings of nervousness, frustration, or anger. As is…
Self-harm, synonymous with self-injury, is a term used to refer to the non-suicidal act of deliberately and compulsively harming one’s own body. There are different ways an individual could inflict self-harm, such as breaking bones,…
A chronic illness is defined as “a physical or mental health condition that lasts more than one year and causes functional restrictions or requires ongoing monitoring or treatment.” Chronic diseases are among the most prevalent…
The International Day of Action for Women’s Health, also known as International Women’s Health Day, has been observed every year on May 28 since 1987. Latin American and Caribbean Women’s Health Network (LACWHN) and Women’s…
Mental illness is highly common in the United States. Data presented from the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) found that twenty-one percent of all U.S. adults, which is equal to an…