While stress, anxiety and depression are topics most people think of as adult issues, the truth is kids experience mental health problems too. Children deal with a lot, including pressure to perform well in school, navigate friendships, address bullying, grow their athletic skills and other talents and figure out how they want to present in […]
Self-Harm and suicide can be tough topics for many people to wrap their minds around, and just thinking about them can also bring up a lot of emotions and triggers for people with post-traumatic stress disorder. Suicide is now the second most common cause of death among young people between ages 10-24. Yes, You Should […]
Remember that song, “Don’t Worry, Be Happy”? Turns out singer Bobby McFerrin had it right. Choosing positive emotions over negative emotions not only keeps you in a pleasant state of mind, but according to a scientific statement published by the American Heart Association, positivity also protects you from a host of unwelcome physical ailments. Several […]
Fast Facts Nearly 1 in 5 American adults will have a diagnosable mental health condition in any given year. About 46% of Americans will meet the criteria for a diagnosable mental health condition at some point during their lives. Anxiety and depression are the most common mental health conditions in the U.S. Only 4 out […]
Each year, the WakeMed Foundation’s Community Campaign offers an opportunity to support hospital programs and services. We sat down with Margaret Worten, a local marketing executive and Community Campaign Volunteer, to talk about why serving WakeMed matters to her. Margaret Worten Celebrates the Scope of WakeMed’s Work Margaret Worten doesn’t work in medicine or health […]
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