In today’s fast-paced and interconnected world, children are exposed to an ever-increasing flow of information, much of which can be distressing. News of natural disasters, political turmoil, and acts of violence can permeate their lives, leaving them feeling anxious, confused, and overwhelmed. As parents or caregivers, it is our responsibility to provide children with the…
Mental Health
How to Manage Loneliness During the Holidays
For some people, the holidays are a time of togetherness. However, if you’ve recently lost a loved one or feel disconnected from friends and family, you might find you feel more lonely than normal. Here’s how to work through loneliness during the holidays. Would you like help managing loneliness during the holidays? Schedule a visit…
Beating Cabin Fever: 10 Mental Health Tips for Remote Workers in Winter
Winter often brings poor mental health, whether you have season affective disorder or generally feel blue. If you are a remote worker, you might be even more prone to feelings of depression or anxiety, especially if you spend a lot of time indoors or lack in-person contact. Here are 10 tips to help you improve…
Does Medication Help Depression? When to Consider Antidepressants
If it seems that more people are taking medication for depression these days, it might be because they are. According to CDC statistics, 10.6% of adults took antidepressants between 2009-2010, while 13.8% of adults took antidepressants from 2017-2018. So does medication help depression? Here’s what you need to know. Are you looking for help with…
Why Am I Anxious All the Time? What to Do When Your Anxiety Is Out of Control
Anxiety is the most common mental health problem in the world. In fact, about 264 million people worldwide have anxiety disorders. However, if you’re feeling anxious all the time, you need more than statistics. You need some kind of strategy, and perhaps mental health help, to start feeling less anxious and more like yourself. Are…
Eating Disorders in Adults: 4 Signs You Should Seek Help
When we think of eating disorders, we often picture a young girl with anorexia. However, eating disorders in adults do occur, and they can be just as severe or even fatal. Anyone can have an unhealthy concept of how to eat properly – whether young or old, male or female. Here are the main types…
Can Living with Chronic Illness Cause Depression?
Living with chronic illness can make every day challenging. From the illness itself to all the things it forces or prevents you from doing, chronic illness can affect your mood significantly. Here’s how ongoing illnesses can affect your mood and what you can do to build a better life despite your illness. Is your chronic…
How Can You Help a Friend with Depression? 5 Ways to Show Support
When your friend is depressed, you want to help them feel better. You want them to get past the emotional pain so you can have the kind of friendship you had with them in the past. Yet, the idea that you might say or do the wrong thing might be keeping you from saying anything.…
What Happens When PTSD Is Left Untreated?
Do you have or suspect you have PTSD? If so, have you ever wondered what happens when PTSD is left untreated? What you need to know is that PTSD is a progressive disease. And while you might hope that it will go away with time, it actually gets worse the longer you wait to seek…
How Can You Comfort Someone Who Has Lost a Loved One?
Losing someone at any stage of your life can be a challenging experience to overcome, and trying to do it alone can make it harder. When you have lost a loved one, this can often affect your life emotionally and physically. Since many have to work through the stages of grief, they’ll hit different emotional…