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May is Mental Health Awareness Month!

May is Mental Health Awareness Month!

Did you know that one in five Americans live with mental illness? Since 1949, May has been observed as Mental Health Awareness Month!

What is Postpartum Depression?

What is Postpartum Depression?

Becoming a new mom can be extremely challenging: getting used to life with a newborn, lack of sleep, new responsibilities, and physical effects from childbirth. But what about the deep emotional pain that some women feel after childbirth that doesn't seem to let up? While some people get 'baby blues', that will typically go away after a week or two. Postpartum depression on the other hand, is a severe form of clinical depression that is related to pregnancy and childbirth. 1 in 7 women with newborns report experiencing postpartum depression. 

How to Help a Grieving Friend

How to Help a Grieving Friend

The truth is that no one can truly comfort a friend who just lost a loved one. The void left by death is too large to be filled by another, but simply being present, may be the best thing that you can do! Being present means being available, being open, and being receptive. However, these passive activities can seem a little ambiguous, especially when you're emotionally preoccupied. Below are some ways that you can best help a friend that is grieving. 

Social Media & Mental Health

Social Media & Mental Health

We are living in an extraordinary time, where at the touch of a button, we have endless amounts of information at our disposal. But for all the praise we give social media, it is not without it's flaws.

What is Chronic Pain?

What is Chronic Pain?

Chronic pain is pain that lasts for longer than six months and is different from acute pain, which is short-lived and usually has a clear medical cause. Some common sources of chronic pain are back aches and neck pain, although it can occur anywhere in the body. Chronic pain ranges from a small irritation to a debilitating condition. Due to this, chronic pain can severely affect your mental health.

The Dangers of Loneliness

The Dangers of Loneliness

We all are individuals who want strong, quality relationships with others. For some, it is easy to develop these relationships, but for others, it can be more difficult. From a young age, we are provided with ample opportunity to build friendships with peers through school, however, as we age this process becomes more difficult. Making friends requires putting ourselves out there. For those that struggle with building and maintaining relationships, it becomes so easy to develop social anxiety and depression. 

“Boundaries” ... The Therapist Word

“Boundaries” ... The Therapist Word

I want to challenge you to try setting a boundary and seeing how it feels! It may be very uncomfortable at first, but it may also result in some positive changes in your life!

Why is my teen not motivated?

Why is my teen not motivated?

Do you feel like no matter what you try, your teenager is unmotivated? This is very common among adolescents, which is frequently viewed as, “My teen is just being lazy.”. While that may be what appears on the surface, all kids want to do well. Most teens would love to get straight A’s, please their parents, impress their peers, and excel at any interests they may have.