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At its core, alcohol is a depressant, which means that it slows brain activity and impairs brain functioning, impacting everything from mood and thoughts to behavior.

These opposing sentiments can wreck havoc on mental health but they don’t have to.

The parallels between gangs and politics can have eerily similar impacts on our individual and collective mental health. The divisions, tensions, hostilities and aggression can increase stress, fear and anxiety, and induce or exacerbate trauma experienced by millions.

According to the World Health Organization, globally about 12 billion working days are lost every year due to depression and anxiety, representing a financial cost of around $1 trillion.

With the Olympic Games beginning, many kids will inevitably formulate dreams of becoming the next great athlete to represent their country on the global stage.

Being overworked has been shown to lead to lower job satisfaction, increased stress, increased risk of anxiety and depression, sleep problems, more work-family conflicts, lower quality of life and even an elevated risk of stroke and heart disease. Being a workabholic only exacerbates all those things.

The impact of severe weather on mental health is often overlooked.

In sports, it’s the opportunity to belong for participants and fans alike that has the power to positively impact millions of lives.

Often, the debate is reduced to a crude argument between guns or mental health as the single most contributing factor. But what if both sides of the debate are leaving out other important considerations?

while countless books continue to explore the interesting dynamics of materialism in culture, it’s important to acknowledge the role it plays in the lives of individuals when it comes to mental health and well-being.