Grief is often thought of in terms of death, but it can also extend to other losses, including the loss of a house or personal property. Sometimes we have to move due to change of job, divorce or factors that are beyond our control (natural disaster, fire, civil unrest, increasing costs in an area, etc). […]
5 Tips for Supporting a Depressed Parent
Dealing with a loved one who is depressed is always tough. When that loved one happens to be a parent, the roles flip and you may feel responsible for their mental health care. Seniors get depressed for a variety of reasons such as declining physical ability, a chronic physical illness (e.g stroke), friends and family […]
How Chronic Illness Can Affect Your Mental Health
If you are suffering from a chronic illness, you are not alone. Almost half of the population in the United States is currently battling some form of chronic physical illness. In fact, chronic illness is the number one driver of healthcare costs in America. Some of the most prevalent examples of chronic illnesses are: Epilepsy […]
Mental Health Effects of Excessive Screen Time
If we’re honest, most of us would admit we look at some form of digital screen more than we do the face of our friends and loved ones. From our phones to iPad, laptops and flatscreen TVs the size of an entire wall, screen time for most people is definitely on the rise. But what […]
Anxiety Symptoms Impacting Your Sleep?
Do you struggle to get a good night’s sleep? If so, you’re not alone. According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, about 50 to 70 million Americans have sleep disorders. Unfortunately, failing to get enough high-quality sleep on a regular basis can impact your mood, impair cognitive function, and may increase your risk […]
What Is Dissociation?
Dissociation is a mental process that involves disconnecting from your own sense of self: thoughts, sensations within your body, feelings, memories, or personal identity, often in response to a traumatic event. It can cause you to: Believe that the world around you is distorted or unreal May have gaps in memory surrounding a painful event […]
Understanding Social Anxiety Disorder
Also known as “social phobia,” social anxiety disorder causes someone to intensely fear normal social interactions. This is more than shyness or a fear of public speaking—someone with social anxiety disorder excessively worries about being judged during everyday situations such as making eye contact with someone or talking to a stranger. They may be reluctant […]
The Impact of Estrangement on Mental Health
Have you limited your communication and interactions with a family member, or stopped them entirely? If so, you’re not alone. According to statistics published by Psychology Today, over 25% of the U.S. population is currently estranged from a family member, and more than 43% have experienced family estrangement at some point during their lives. In […]
6 Tips for Grieving a Loved One
Grieving for a loved one is very possibly the hardest thing you’ll ever have to do. Understand that it will take time and effort to heal, but you will heal if that is what you want. (Holding onto the past and your anguish is an option, but I certainly wouldn’t recommend it.) While time will be the […]
Understanding Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Everyone worries from time to time. But if you find yourself worrying on most days for at least six months, you may have a condition known as generalized anxiety disorder. People with this disorder often worry excessively about everyday issues, such as their: Health Family Work Money What Are the Symptoms of Generalized Anxiety Disorder? […]
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