Posts by Nancy MacGregor MA, ATR-BC, LPC, ACS, Clinical Director
What is Dysthymia?
Life is tough and it’s nearly impossible to stay positive all the time. However, if you have been losing interest in normal activities and feeling gloomy for not just weeks, but years, you may be experiencing dysthymia. Oftentimes referred to as persistent depressive disorder, dysthymia is a chronic, long-term form of depression. It may come…
Read MoreHow Can Drugs Impact Your Appetite And Digestive System?
Your digestive system is made up of multiple organs, such as your mouth, stomach, esophagus, intestines, liver, and pancreas. This is where your body turns nutrients into energy that can help you maintain a healthy body and even stimulate growth. Like the rest of the body, drugs can have an effect on your appetite and…
Read MoreIs a Mental Health Crisis the Next Pandemic?
Is a Mental Health Crisis the Next Pandemic After COVID? Humans are known to be social creatures and even the biggest introverts need human interaction from time to time. The lockdowns, restrictions, and quarantines that we have all experienced over the past year have shed light on a problem that is rapidly increasing: the mental…
Read MoreImportance of Diversity in Therapy
Why is diversity important in therapy? Therapy is a place where you go to be heard and seen, and where you can express your deepest thoughts without fear of judgment. Many people use therapy as an opportunity to work through difficult situations from the past and present. Therapy is also a place to go to…
Read MoreSimple Ways to De-stress Your Life
April is stress awareness month As the world around us starts to open back up, there are lots of stressors that can come to the surface. Between work, school, family life, relationships, and trying to balance a social life, things get stressful. While stress feels like it’s inevitable, it’s important to take a step back…
Read More3 Reasons to Try Therapy
As we move through life, we experience highs and lows. While the highs can be absolutely spectacular (e.g., a wedding, the arrival of a new baby or successfully achieving a goal), the lows can be heartbreaking (e.g., divorce, the death of a loved one or the inability to reach a goal). Learning to cope during…
Read MoreTips to Help Someone Going Through ADHD Treatment
If a family member starts numerous projects that he or she never finishes, seems to move from one job to the next and experiences frequent bouts of absentmindedness, he or she could have attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder is frequently misunderstood, which is why when friends and family members try to support their…
Read MoreWays to Support Someone With Depression
According to the most recent information from Our World in Data, which was collected in 2017, depression affects 264 million people around the globe. Depression causes a tremendous amount of pain for the sufferer as well as his or her loved ones. Many times, while in the throes of depression, the sufferer finds it difficult to see…
Read MoreHow Does Telehealth ADHD Testing Work?
What is ADHD testing? Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, is a pattern of inattention that impairs your ability to function. It can negatively affect your performance at work, school, and even home. So how do you know if you have it? At Harmony Bay Wellness, we offer ADHD testing using Brain Train IVA-2 that…
Read MorePostpartum Depression
What is postpartum depression? Having a baby can be an exciting time. However, as exciting as the journey may be, it can also be difficult for some mothers. Between physical, hormonal, and emotional changes, and learning how to care for a new baby, it’s normal to experience some changes along the way. Your life is…
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