What to know about anxiety
Anxiety is a common emotion involving fear, tension, or worry in response to real or perceived threats. It triggers the body’s stress response, causing physical changes like an increased heart rate.
How to improve your mental health
Many individuals experience mental health issues throughout their lives. Taking proactive steps, from exercise and mindfulness to therapy and support groups, can help to optimize mental health.
Workplace mental health at risk as key federal agency faces cuts
In Connecticut, construction workers in the Local 478 union who complete addiction treatment are connected with a recovery coach who checks in daily, attends recovery meetings with them, and helps them navigate the return to work for a year.
Treatments for anxiety
Anxiety is more than just short-term stress; it is a persistent feeling of worry that can disrupt daily life, and if it becomes chronic, it may indicate an anxiety disorder.
Does exercise really improve mental health?
Research often points to exercise as a good way to boost mental health, but a recent study from the University of Georgia suggests that it's not just physical movement that affects mental health. It's how, where and why you exercise that makes the difference.
