Posted: May 4, 2021
As a parent, you want to do everything you can to protect your child from harm and make sure they grow up healthy and happy. You make sure they wear a bike helmet and knee pads, but if they do take a tumble and break...
Posted: May 4, 2021
When a loved one is depressed, it’s often difficult to know what to say. Even with the best of intentions, friends and family can often say the wrong thing, which can make the person feel misunderstood and even more isolated. If you’ve never suffered from...
Posted: May 4, 2021
Racial trauma, also sometimes referred to as race-based traumatic stress (RBTS), refers to mental and emotional stress that is a result of racial bias, discrimination, and hate crimes. Those individuals who experience these types of encounters can subsequently deal with negative repercussions. The Mental Health...
Posted: April 6, 2021
April is National Counseling Awareness Month, and so I thought it would be a good idea to take this time to talk a little about mental health and the benefits of seeking treatment for whatever issues you may be facing. When we talk about mental...
Posted: April 6, 2021
According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America , anxiety disorders affect roughly 40 million people over the age of 18 in the United States. Though these disorders are highly treatable, only 36.9% of those with anxiety seek treatment. Perhaps this is because of...
Posted: March 23, 2021
5 Ways To Reduce Depressive Symptoms Depression affects the way you think, feel, and act while having an impact on your physical and mental health. It may occur at any age, though the National Institute of Mental Health explains that depression affects certain people more,...