Have you been wondering why there is such a surge in a mix of mental health and spirituality? Are you wondering what is the benefit of it all? Although studies on the subject of how religion and spirituality affect mental health are still in their infancy and most research done include small samples, the studies that have been published show that religion and spirituality are effective in creating and maintaining mental well-being in people.  According to the Good Therapy site, “a sense of belonging and connection can help promote resilience and decrease the risk for some mental health c ..read more

Ah, food. Where would we be without the savory delight of roasted chicken wings? Or the sweet sensation of melting chocolate? We eat every day, but did you know what you decide to eat – especially your favorite food – says a lot about who you are? Your favorite food can reveal a lot about your personality. In fact, the decision between a hotdog and a churro could mean the difference between life or death. -Not really. But hey, it could show what type of person you are to others, people also will view your personality differently depending on what foods are your favorite. So, if you’d like to ..read more

Depression and anxiety are widely discussed in the mainstream. Most of us have moved past the stigma and are open to talking about mental health; hence, there is an abundance of articles on the matter. With the plethora of information online, it can be hard to discern what works and what does not.  A popular remedy against depression is diet. Many articles cite dietary changes as an effective way to treat depression. But, does it work? While dietary changes do not cure depression or anxiety, an investigative study from 2020 compiled data from other studies dating 2012- 2019 regardin ..read more

When it comes to anxiety, how it is manifested can be expressed in many ways. Even ways that we may not necessarily associate with anxiety and that may make it hard to identify at first.  Anxiety may express itself as a habit that you have had since you were a child, so you dismiss it as just something that you do. Or it could just be something you picked up along the way that you have come to accept as normal. We at Psych2Go have compiled a list of eleven habits you may not know could be caused by anxiety.  Disclaimer: Our articles are for education and entertainment purposes only ..read more

TRIGGER WARNING: Our video and Jennette McCurdy’s book, I’m Glad My Mom Died, discuss topics such as eating disorders, sexual assault, sexual harassment, abuse, and mentions of unaliving oneself. If these topics are triggering to you, please feel free to skip this video.  This video is based on the thoughts, feelings, words, and experiences of Jennette McCurdy that were told in her book, I’m Glad My Mom Died. This video doesn’t reflect the thoughts and opinions of Psych2Go or the writer.  If you’ve been on social media recently, you may have heard of Jennette McCurdy’s book I’m Glad ..read more

There’s no denying that what we put into our bodies affects both our physical and mental health. It’s what we’ve been taught since we were kids; remember Popeye chowing down on spinach for super strength or Bugs Bunny munching on carrots for better eyesight? But what about that one sneaky ingredient…. sugar? It’s everywhere! In ice cream, cookies, chocolate bars, cereal, and even in your bread, yogurt, and salad dressing… You name it, sugar’s in it. But what really happens when you savor that delicious bite of something sweet? As it turns out, sugar can significantly affect what goes on in yo ..read more

Hey, Psych2Goers! Let’s talk about burnout. Yep, it’s a rough one today. Are you a high-achiever? Do you work really, really hard during the week? Are detailed plans and complicated to-do lists, the very fibre of your being? Even if you manage to accomplish everything you wanted, do you still find yourself totally exhausted? Maybe not even satisfied? You may be achieving all of your goals, which is great! And yet, you may also be working too hard to achieve those very same goals. Does this sound familiar? It’s very likely that you may be experiencing burnout. According to HelpGuide.org, burno ..read more

Our relationship with food is not easily defined, it has multiple aspects to be considered. Emotional, social, psychological, and physiological.  Food is one of the basic human rights, without food we are not able to sustain our energy nor carry out everyday activities. That’s physiologically speaking; however, food has a place in our hearts for other purposes as well. We all love food; it brings people together and fills us with happiness. These are social and emotional bonds with food. We also have psychological relations with food, for example using food as a coping mechanism. Moreove ..read more

Disclaimer: This article was written for educational purposes. If you suspect that you might be suffering from an anxiety disorder, please reach out for professional help. We all experience stress and anxiety from time to time. In those moments, it can be tempting to quell emotions with food. For some, food can be a source of comfort or distraction. But, sometimes, they can aggravate what you may already be feeling.  According to the National Institute of Mental Health, 18% of the U.S. population — about 40 million people– experience anxiety. There are various tools to deal with anxiety ..read more

Despite how depression is portrayed on the media and social media, this condition can be hard to identify in real life. Depression, just like many other conditions, runs on a spectrum that goes from mild to severe.  Depending on where in the spectrum a person is, depression may be difficult to pinpoint in everyday life. Depression also tends to overlap with conditions such as anhedonia, insomnia, anxiety, and others which may cause it to be undiagnosed or misdiagnosed.  While this article is only for educational and entertainment purposes only, we have written down twelve of the mos ..read more