7 Tips For Managing Your Stress
The end of the year and beginning of a new one can be an exciting time, but it can also be full of stress. Whether it’s work, your plans for self-improvement, or your social calendar, it seems as though there’s a rush to get everything in on time or get a head start on the […]
The Mental Health Effects of Houseplants
There’s something about a houseplant that can just brighten up a room. Adding a little potted plant to your window sill or creating a plant shelf near a window of your home may be an exciting prospect, but can these houseplants actually make you happier? You may or may not be surprised to find that […]
How To Care For Your Mental Health as a Parent
Your mental health struggles don’t magically disappear at some point in your adulthood, and certainly not when you become a parent. But your priorities will shift, as now you will need to look after the wellbeing of your child. It can be hard to carve out time to take care of yourself and to work […]
7 Tips For Managing Your Mental Health During the Holidays
Ready or not, the holidays are fast approaching. Soon, you’ll be preparing dinners, coordinating visits with relatives, and getting the kids ready for any potential travel or holiday plans for the year. While the holidays can be a wonderful time of year full of warmth and togetherness, there’s no question that they can also be […]
What To Do If You’re Feeling Overwhelmed at Work
According to a 2021 American Psychological Association survey, 3 in 5 Americans are suffering from negative mental health effects due to work-related stress. This comes from a variety of sources. For many, their work is linked to financial stressors — if they ever lose their job, they won’t be able to meet their own needs. […]
What Is a Mindfulness Anchor?
Mindfulness is the practice of grounding yourself in the here and now, observing your body and your environment without evaluation or judgment. The goal is to simply be aware of your sensations, your feelings, and your thoughts. Mindfulness can be used to calm yourself down from an anxiety spiral or panic attack, or to push […]
Text Therapy Services: Do They Really Work?
For many who have grown up in the digital age, especially after the past few years of social distancing, the idea of texting your therapist rather than having to show up for a scheduled appointment sounds ideal. But are text therapy services actually effective? And are there any downsides to using text therapy? How Does […]
How To Prevent School Year Stress and Burnout
We are nearing the end of the summer, and soon students and teachers will be returning to school. For some, this is a chance to engage with their social circles and pursue their goals. For others, there may be a sense of dread about the coming workload. In a survey with 651 college students, 33.2% […]
Not Sure When To See a Psychiatrist?
It can be hard to know when to reach out for help. People often wonder when they should go to the doctor or hospital for a physical ailment and when it might just be better to wait it out. But when we as a society have been conditioned to consider mental pain less “real,” it […]
Including Self-Care In Your Daily Routine
It can be hard to take time for yourself, especially when that means setting boundaries and saying no to people you love. But without regularly practicing self-care, you will quickly become burned out and your mental health will suffer. Remember that it isn’t selfish to practice self-care. In fact, most of the time, it’s necessary. […]
