You’ve probably heard of “self-care Sunday,” a recent trend that involves devoting one day a week to nourishing your mind and body. Whether you want to start practicing self-care on Sundays, Wednesdays, Fridays—or every day—good for you! Depending on the practices you adopt, self-care can boost your mental and emotional health, enhance your physical health, […]
Searching for Happiness?
You might have heard that happiness is a choice and wondered if that’s actually true. For some individuals experiencing depression and complex grief -it may make it difficult for them to feel happy. There can also be several factors outside someone’s control—such as their age, physical health, genetics or geographic location—that could make it harder […]
Psychotherapy vs. Psychiatry
Many people use the terms “psychology” and “psychiatry” interchangeably, but they actually refer to two different areas of practice. Psychologists, Psychotherapists and Psychiatrists are trained to identify and treat mental health issues, and regularly treat patients using psychotherapy (talk therapy). However, because Psychiatrists are medical doctors who completed medical school and a residency, they can […]
4 Ways to Better Understand & Cope with Midlife Wakeup Calls
It is said that if you live long enough, you’ll eventually hit middle age. Once we hit that mark, many people begin to look around at their life and notice what is working and what isn’t. Unfortunately, some people notice much of their life isn’t working, at least not in the way they thought it […]
Dating After a Break Up or Divorce
If you’ve gone through a break up or divorce, you’re not alone. According to statistics published by Forbes, about half of first marriages end in divorce, and divorce rates are even higher in second and third marriages. It’s important to not rush back into dating after a break up or divorce. Separating from your partner […]
The Negative Effects of Alcohol on Your Body
We’ve all read the studies that tell us having a glass or two of wine a day is actually beneficial to our health. But what happens when that glass or two turns into three, four or more? Drinking too much alcohol can have serious ramifications on our health. Here are just some of the ways […]
What is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Do you tend to start feeling unhappy around the same time each year? If so, you might have seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a type of depression that the American Psychiatric Association estimates affects about 5% of U.S. adults. Below, we explore what causes SAD and describe the symptoms that it often produces. What Causes SAD? […]
What No One Tells You About Therapy (But Should!)
It is said we fear the unknown, which is why many people shy away from receiving therapy. It can be intimidating walking into your therapist’s office for the very first time, not knowing what to expect. On the flip side, some people assume they know everything about therapy and are then quite surprised once they start counseling. […]
How to Boost Your Self-Esteem
What does it mean to have a healthy self-esteem? Some people think it means you are okay with how you look. Other people think you must accomplish something big in your life to have a good self-esteem. But the reality is, having a healthy self-esteem means you like and appreciate yourself faults and all. A […]
How Daily Exercise Can Help Depression
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 9% of American adults live with depression. It’s also worth mentioning that a major depressive episode is the leading cause of disability for Americans between the ages of 15 and 44. Antidepressants are commonly prescribed to treat people with moderate or severe depression. While these […]
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