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It’s supposed to be fun, isn’t it? Learning and hanging out with friends. That little nirvana between high school and the real world. Truth is that college can be stressful. Let’s take a quick look at some of the most common reasons why students struggle with stress,...

College is a time of transition and growth, but it can also be a time of significant stress and anxiety. The pressure to succeed academically, manage new social situations, and plan for life after college can be overwhelming for many students. It is not uncommon for...

People can feel shame over many things in their lives … both in the past and present. Perhaps you feel shame about being part of your family. Or how you’ve treated someone. Perhaps you are feeling shame about how you self identify. Or the fact that you’ve not been...

Being emotional is a part of life. And even though emotions are a natural part of being human they sometimes get in the way of having a healthy and happy existence.

A young adult participating in therapy has a lot on their plate. Not only are they dealing with the issues that landed them there, but they are allowing themselves to be completely vulnerable to a stranger.

Topic - How to talk to parents about therapy How to talk to parents about therapy is not always something that comes naturally. As we age, we experience increasing loss, additional health issues, and changes in life that can lead to sadness, worry, and depression. If...

It is estimated that 20 million adults in America have had at least one major episode of depression. https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/major-depression . It stands to reason that millions of Americans are in loving relationships with these partners that suffer from depression. And, because we love them, we want to help them. But how?

By now, we’ve all heard that COVID-19 has had a massive effect on the population’s mental health. “In the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, global prevalence of anxiety and depression increased by a massive 25%” – The World Health Organization Changes to daily...

Anxiety. We all have it from time to time. And, according to the ADAA, anxiety is the most common mental illness in America. But when is it time to see a professional therapist to help us cope with our anxiety? If you believe you have been dealing with anxiety for a...

Waiting. Nobody likes to wait. And when it comes to mental health, nobody should really have to wait. Even before the pandemic hit – and brought along with it a whole new set of anxieties – it was difficult to find quality counseling in the U.S.  It has been even...

Everything seems like an emergency these days. Yet, when it comes to our young adults, we always need to pay special attention. And it sure does feel that the struggle with anxiety and depression-related issues is real.

What’s the difference between being depressed and being burnt out? How can you tell and does it even matter?

The quarterlife crisis is real and it’s no wonder that feeling frazzled, anxious, and overwhelmed is on the rise, regardless of age range.

The popularity of the ancient practice of meditation continues to rise in the western world. It seems that we can’t check out at a grocery store without seeing at least one magazine touting the benefits of meditation. And odds are you’ve tried it at least once. Am I...

Not too long ago, receiving health care through a screen seemed a bit farfetched. That goes to both mental and physical healthcare. Well, Covid quickly changed all of that. The medical community scrambled in order to continue to help their patients and then held their...

An exciting new-and-improved national mental health emergency hotline is now live across the U.S. What is it? 988 is the new Mental Health Hotline set up by U.S. federal government. It’s a better-funded better-staffed version of the long-standing National Suicide...

Dwayne The Rock Johnson was a guest on a late-night talk show. The host, looking to provide a good laugh to all watching, put up a few pictures of the Rock as a young boy; an average skinny awkward young boy. The host says, “Look at you! Look at how skinny you are....

Our lives are filled with a series of events; one after another. Blissful events, tragic events, and everything in between. When those tragic events happen – those knock us flat on our back events – it’s natural to feel lost. To be lost. Grief and feelings of anxiety...

Having anxiety is natural. All of us get anxiety sometimes, and that’s nothing to be ashamed of. However, anxiety can sometimes lead us to react in destructive ways. We might shout at a loved one, say something we regret, or even find ourselves totally out of control....

A few weeks ago, you chose a goal for yourself. Maybe you wanted to get back in shape, or save more money, or finally start that big creative project. At first, it went great! You made some initial headway, and success seemed within reach. But then, you lost focus....