Mental Health

Mental Health News by American Behavioral Clinics of Wisconsin

Benefits of Myokines Release so Powerful Doctors are Social Prescribing

2023-05-11T13:33:14-05:00

Psychologists have long known that exercise helps improve mood. They know that physical activity causes the body to release dopamine, noradrenaline and serotonin that help lift a person’s mood. Still, researchers could not explain all the mood-lifting effects they were seeing. They now think they have found the secret in myokines. How Do Myokines [...]

Benefits of Myokines Release so Powerful Doctors are Social Prescribing2023-05-11T13:33:14-05:00

Celebrate National Mental Health Awareness Month

2023-05-04T12:17:38-05:00

May is National Mental Health Awareness Month. People have celebrated this movement to support mental health in America since 1948. The theme for 2023 is more than enough. The founders desired to move talk to action to improve mental health conditions. Today, more than 1,750 nonprofit organizations celebrate the month. You Are More Than [...]

Celebrate National Mental Health Awareness Month2023-05-04T12:17:38-05:00

28% Increase of Veterans Crisis Line in March 2023

2023-04-28T17:07:57-05:00

The Veterans Crisis Line received a record number of calls in March 2023. The staff fielded over 88,000 calls during the month, 28% higher than any previous month. Authorities with the Veterans Administration believe that the surge is only the start of a burgeoning problem that will continue for the foreseeable future. While veterans [...]

28% Increase of Veterans Crisis Line in March 20232023-04-28T17:07:57-05:00

Protecting Your Mental Health After a Mass Shooting

2023-04-10T12:22:46-05:00

A new mass shooting event tends to highlight the news every few days. These traumatic events can impact your mental health even if you or a loved one is not directly involved. You can do several things to stay healthy after a shooting event. Take Care of Yourself First If you have ever flown, [...]

Protecting Your Mental Health After a Mass Shooting2023-04-10T12:22:46-05:00

The Effects of Social Media on Teens’ Mental Health

2023-03-27T13:21:43-05:00

The average American spends 2.5 hours on social media daily. Teens are on social sites about 8 hours a day. Furthermore, studies show that 26% of social media users are between 18 and 29. Spending so much time on social media can affect mental health. Psychologists are especially concerned about people [...]

The Effects of Social Media on Teens’ Mental Health2023-03-27T13:21:43-05:00

Learn About the Work of Benjamin Rush – Father of Psychiatry

2023-03-15T12:51:24-05:00

Benjamin Rush should serve as an inspiration to everyone. This signer of the Declaration of Independence was born on January 4, 1746. When most medical professionals were selling people flavored liquor as medicine, he graduated from the University of New Jersey, now Princeton University, at 14 and went to Scotland, where [...]

Learn About the Work of Benjamin Rush – Father of Psychiatry2023-03-15T12:51:24-05:00

Wisconsin Office of Children’s Mental Health Releases Mental Health Crisis Card

2023-03-10T10:46:58-06:00

The Wisconsin Office of Children's Mental Health has released a Mental Health Crisis Card that children and adults can use to de-escalate a situation when experiencing a mental health crisis. Those who may experience a mental health crisis are encouraged to print it and always carry it with them or take a photo of [...]

Wisconsin Office of Children’s Mental Health Releases Mental Health Crisis Card2023-03-10T10:46:58-06:00

Alarming Findings From CDC’s Youth Risk Behavior Survey

2023-03-06T11:19:53-06:00

  According to the CDC’s Youth Risk Behavior Survey released in February 2023, the rate of depression and anxiety is at an all-time high. This survey, conducted since 1991, also found other findings that should serve as a call to action for caring adults everywhere. Depression and Anxiety in Teenagers Three in five teenage [...]

Alarming Findings From CDC’s Youth Risk Behavior Survey2023-03-06T11:19:53-06:00

State of Mental Health of Wisconsin Students: 2023

2023-02-27T17:40:21-06:00

Mental Health America recently announced that Wisconsin had the best mental health in the nation. Yet, some alarming Wisconsin youth mental health statistics need examining. Access to Care The organization ranks Wisconsin third for the most access to care of any state in the United States, which is excellent news. Only the District of [...]

State of Mental Health of Wisconsin Students: 20232023-02-27T17:40:21-06:00