Which college year is most stressful?

Which college year is most stressful?

College is a transformative time in life. No duh, right? Students are dealing with academics, personal changes, financial issues, new relationships, and new responsibilities. But which year would you say is the most stressful?

CBT – An introduction

CBT – An introduction

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a form of psychotherapy that provides individuals with practical tools and strategies to address their challenges and achieve lasting positive change.

Differences between Anxiety and Depression

Differences between Anxiety and Depression

Anxiety and depression are two of the most common mental health disorders. While they can coexist, they are very different and it is important to recognize the unique characteristics and experiences associated with each other.

Can meditation help with depression?

Can meditation help with depression?

Meditation has been used for centuries to promote well-being … mental, emotional, and physical. More recently, meditation is being used as a tool to treat depression.

College Students and Depression

College Students and Depression

For some college students, the pressure and demands of college life can lead to depression, a serious mental health condition that affects millions of people each year.

College Life – Tips for staying happy!

College Life – Tips for staying happy!

The best years of our life also come with their fair share of ups and downs. Here are a few fun tips for staying happy. Let's keep stress levels low and smiles plentiful. Take care of yourself - It’s important to prioritize self-care. Taking care of your physical and...

Why is college so stressful?

Why is college so stressful?

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 is stressful. Let’s take a quick look at some of the most common reasons why students struggle with stress,...

The benefits of therapy for college students

The benefits of therapy for college students

College is a time of transition and growth, but it can also be a time of significant stress and anxiety. Let's talk about the benefits of therapy for college students just like you. The pressure to succeed academically, manage new social situations, and plan for life...

Understanding and accepting yourself

Understanding and accepting yourself

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...

How to speak with your parents about seeking therapy

How to speak with your parents about seeking therapy

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...

Depression – Steps for helping loved ones in need

Depression – Steps for helping loved ones in need

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?

Covid depression – The ‘what’, ‘why’, and ‘what to do’.

Covid depression – The ‘what’, ‘why’, and ‘what to do’.

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...

When should you seek help for Anxiety?

When should you seek help for Anxiety?

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...

When it comes to mental health, nobody should have to wait.

When it comes to mental health, nobody should have to wait.

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...