Per a certain song, it’s supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year. Actually, though, the holiday season is pretty difficult for a lot of folks. The National...
As November gets underway, you might notice people in your life growing out the hair above their lip. For some, it’s a style choice. For others, it’s an intentional decision...
Fear of the unknown is a major driver for a lot of us. In fact, if you’ve thought about starting therapy, not knowing what to expect — or where to...
Americans are a diverse bunch with lots of different values and priorities. The tension overlaying this election season has highlighted this fact. There is something that the majority of us...
October is Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Awareness Month. This year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have applied the theme of “Moving Forward with ADHD.” Experts estimate that this...
Last week, we talked about compassion fatigue and the negative toll it can take on therapists. Even if you haven’t reached this state of vicarious trauma, most mental healthcare professionals...
We’ve been using our blog page to explore pertinent mental health topics for years. It almost always centers around someone who’s either personally experiencing a mental wellness challenge or supporting...
Talk therapy — also called psychotherapy — is a category of treatment that’s widely used for mental health challenges. In other words, it might help if you’ve been stuck in...
When someone you care about is in a state of crisis, you want to help. The problem is that you might not know how. Whether they’re dealing with a serious...
Social media can be a resource. It helps people connect, explore shared interests, and stay in touch even when they’re physically separated. But it’s not without its drawbacks. Specifically, there’s...