New Year Joy or “Holiday Blues/Holiday Depression” The beginning of the year brings hope, joy, a new attitude, and thoughts of the future for many. At least that’s the story we’re told in movies, on television, and social media. But what if that story isn’t ours and we look at that time as full of […]
Magic, Drownings, Exorcisms, Burnings, and “Lunatic Asylums”: The Infinite Melancholia to Depression. A Brief History.
Depression: Modern Epidemic with Upward Trend or Ongoing Human Health Issue Depression has become epidemic worldwide and reports are common in news and social media. In fact, a World Health Organization published in 2017, estimated approximately 4% of the world’s population has depression and it is the leading global disability. Trends show that depression rates […]
Help! I Think My Teen or Young Adult Has Anxiety. What do I Need to Know?
Is it Common for my Teen or Young Adult to Have Anxiety? Yes, anxiety is normal during these times of growth and development. Anxiety is one of the most common mental health issues in the US. Simply defined, mild anxiety is apprehensive uneasiness or nervousness usually over an impending or anticipated bad event or situation. It’s a typical part of life to experience anxiety and it’s often considered a […]
Surviving the 2020 Election: 5 Ways To Maintain Your Health
It’s constantly being reported on the 24-hour news cycle. It’s all over social media. Every newspaper and magazine is covering it. Opinions are strong and tensions are high. Every presidential election cycle is contentious; however, 2020 seems to be particularly hot-blooded for many people. There is a lot on the line regardless of what party […]
What to Expect with Virtual Therapy and is it Right for Me?
With 2020’s events around COVID-19, many professions and organizations moved to remote work. In response to this transition, individuals are experiencing a significant increase in the use of video conferences and video chats. Although video conferencing is new for many people, the use of virtual meetings and appointments have been around for decades, so too […]
Tips for Coping with Social Isolation
Humans are social creatures and we don’t do well in isolation. That’s exactly why state penitentiaries punish prisoners by putting them into solitary confinement. It causes them great mental anguish. Many of us have felt like prisoners in solitary confinement over the last couple of months because of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdown. And […]
Is Social Media Bad for Your Mental Health?
Have you been feeling a bit low lately, but you can’t quite put your finger on why? It may have something to do with your social media habits. According to a recent study, social media use can increase depression and loneliness. For years people have suspected that social media use might have an ability to […]
5 Foods to Keep Your Immune System Strong
As the events of COVID-19 continue to unfold, many of us are focusing on how we can keep ourselves and our families as healthy as possible. While social distancing and increased hand washing can be very effective at stopping the spreading of the Corona virus, it is equally important to keep our immune systems strong. […]
Coping with Working from Home During COVID-19
How many mornings have you shut off that alarm, wishing you could just work from home in your PJs? Well now many of us are getting our wish thanks to COVID-19. While in theory working from home may seem ideal, the reality for many of us is that it’s, well, kind of a pain. Particularly […]
How to Cope with the Stress and Anxiety Caused by COVID-19
If you’re like most people, you are doing your best to stay calm during COVID-19 pandemic. But that can feel incredibly difficult at times. When not worrying about friends and loved one’s health, there’s also the conflicting information provided by the media and the economic ramifications of the virus that have people on edge. Signs […]