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6 Questions To Ask Before Choosing a Mental Health Provider Network

The choice to reach out for mental health support is an admirable one, though sometimes overwhelming. It can also be frustrating to have to start over with new mental health providers after a move or a bad experience with a past network. A mental health provider network can offer you several different professionals to choose […]

Chronic Illness and Depression – Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options

A chronic illness lasts for a very long time, and rarely can be fully cured. It can drain someone’s physical strength, and now research is showing how it affects mental health as well. About 1/3 of people with a chronic illness experience depression (source). Breakdown of depression rates with individual illnesses are (source): (This is […]

The Importance of Men’s Health Awareness

June is a month focused on celebrating all types of people and bringing awareness to numerous causes. One of the most important campaigns we bring awareness to in June is men’s health. The purpose of Men’s Health Month is to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease […]

How to Stop Procrastinating and Conquer your To-Do List

We all do it- watch as the big deadline approaches, our anxiety rising but our bodies not jumping to action. Then, an hour before it’s due, panic takes hold, and you finish your assignment in a caffeine-induced haze. Procrastinating is a widespread problem, with about 20% of adults being chronic procrastinators (source). It’s worse for […]

Managing Body-Image Anxiety

As summer approaches, many of us begin planning our well-deserved vacations, chill weekend getaways, and much-needed quality time with our friends and family. The weather is warmer and the sun is out which means days spent lounging at beaches, lakes, and pools are quickly approaching.  Although these fun summer activities are meant to bring happiness […]

Mental Health in the LGBTQ+ Community

It is officially the start of Pride Month, which means celebrating the diverse sexual orientations and gender identities of people all across the country. The LGBTQ+ community is made up of people who identify as Lesbian (L), Gay (G), Bisexual (B), Trans (T), Queer (Q), or other sexual orientations and gender identities such as asexual, […]

Connecting our Physical and Mental Health

About one in three people with a long-term physical health problem also have a mental health problem, such as depression or anxiety. Depression can cause headaches, fatigue, and digestive problems, with anxiety resulting in stomach issues. Both can cause insomnia, restlessness, and difficulty concentrating. But you can improve your mental and physical health simultaneously. During Mental Health Awareness […]

Talking About Mental Health

May is Mental Health Awareness month, which means a heightened focus on ways to normalize these challenges and reduce stigma surrounding treatment. Statistics tell us that 1 in 5 adults will have a mental health issue in their lifetime. Think about that 20% when you are in a classroom, work meeting, or social event, as […]

Study Tips for Students With ADHD

College students have a lot on their plate and finding time to study for upcoming classes and exams can be a difficult task. Due to this, the majority of students end up cramming for a big test the night before in hopes that they will be able to retain all the knowledge needed the next […]

Trauma-Informed Care: What is it and Why You Need to Know

There’s a new buzzword circulating the mental health field and counseling offices: trauma-informed care. This adjusted way of thinking has been revolutionizing the way professionals provide therapy, and you are likely to encounter it in your mental health journey. If you’ve looked through our therapist page you’ve probably seen trauma-informed care or trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy in […]