Posts Tagged ‘Anxiety’
Spring Refresh Tips for Your Mental Health
With spring just around the corner, there is no better time to focus on your mental health and give it a spring refresh. This is something we should be doing throughout the year to encourage emotional well-being. In this article, we are breaking down how you can refresh both your physical and mental health. Physical …
Read MorePanic Disorders: A Full Breakdown
There is a lot of misunderstanding about panic disorders and what they are, as well as what causes them. This is a broad category of conditions that are based on anxiety and extreme stress. Because these are mental health conditions, they can often be brushed under the rug, but they can come with life-altering side…
Read MoreOvercoming FOMO Anxiety
FOMO at Its Core In today’s ultra-connected world, the fear of missing out (FOMO) has become an increasingly prevalent source of anxiety. FOMO anxiety arises from the constant need to stay connected, be present in multiple spaces simultaneously, and fear that missing out on experiences will lead to social exclusion. This phenomenon can negatively impact…
Read MoreHow to Manage Social Anxiety After Experiencing Seasonal Depression
Who does Seasonal Depression affect? There are 10 million Americans that experience seasonal depression each year. The symptoms of this disorder can include: · Loss of appetite. · Change in sleeping habits. · Lack of interest in activities. · A lack of energy. Seasonal depression can be challenging for those who experience it, and easing…
Read MoreTaking the First Step: Advice on Asking for Help
Acknowledge That Help is Needed Acknowledging that there is something in need of healing is the first step toward asking for help. Self-awareness is an essential component of the healing process when navigating mental health. Make sure that you take time out of your day to reflect on emotions that you have been feeling…
Read MoreOCD: Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment
What is OCD? OCD is a common, chronic, long-term disorder whereby an individual has uncontrollable, recurring thoughts of a deep need to repeat particular behaviors over and over again. OCD impacts all areas of life and can be extremely debilitating. Oftentimes, someone will describe themselves as “a little bit OCD” and that is typically not…
Read MoreEverything You Need to Know About Starting Therapy
Why Therapy and Why Now? Not any day and any time is right for therapy. There are some major things to consider when signing up for therapy. Sometimes therapy comes along at the right time in your life and this article will help you make the most out of that experience. Talking to…
Read MoreGeneralized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
What is Anxiety? Has your worrying grown out of control? How do you know if it is normal or has developed into generalized anxiety disorder? Anxiety, to some extent, is normal and occurs for almost everyone in the general population. However, it becomes more serious when it becomes more difficult to control. When…
Read MoreHealthy Habits to Try If You’re Struggling with Seasonal Depression
Seasonal Depression, or Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), is very different than just having the “winter time blues.” It is normal to experience feeling a little more down during the colder months. Seasonal Depression can be very debilitating and is a diagnosable Major Depressive Disorder with seasonal patterns. It is usually triggered by the change…
Read MoreSigns That You and Your Partner Need Couples Counseling
Couples counseling is a unique sphere that exists within the world of psychotherapy in order to help relationships, partnerships, marriages, co-parenting, and other pairings. As with most of the world of counseling- couples therapy creates a unique environment and holds many of the same stigmas other types of therapy hold. More often than not, people…
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