Anxiety & Depression
The Thing We Don’t Talk About
Trigger Warning: suicide September comes with many things: fall leaves, cooler temperatures, and children back at school. Another topic you may have coincided with in September is Suicide Awareness month. Posts statistics and facts are posted all over social media during this month, but what does it really mean to have suicidal thoughts? What is […]
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Fact Check Your Feelings
If you could have a superpower, what would it be? I think most would say super strength or flying, maybe even invisibility. However, I would argue that possibly the most powerful superpower would be the ability to read minds. Hear me out. Think of a situation where you did not know what another person was […]
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Calming the Storm
Have you ever watched a storm chaser show on tv? A storm such as a tornado has something called an “eye” which represents the middle of the storm. The eye is a center point where the wind does not reach, the opposite of its surrounding walls – sometimes a glimpse of sunlight can be seen […]
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Are you really ‘fine’?
Picture This You snoozed your alarm and now you are 30 minutes late for work. You’re rushing around, trying to pull yourself together, and beginning your day off to a rough start. In your whirlwind of trying to grab a bite of breakfast before heading out, an argument sparks with your partner who should have […]
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Grief During the Holidays
The holiday season is fully upon us! Decorations are out, and gatherings with friends, co-workers, family, and loved ones are occurring, and it’s a joyous time for most. While it is the most wonderful time of the year, the holiday season can be a very different experience for those who are experiencing grief after the […]
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Start Using Your Dimmer Switch
Do you find yourself using words such as “the best,” “the worst,” “love,” “hate,” “always,” or “never?” Do you say things like “I’m having the worst day ever?” or “He is always rude to me”? This way of thinking is a cognitive distortion called black and white thinking or all-or-nothing thinking. Cognitive distortions are tricks […]
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Holidays and Boundaries
While the most wonderful time of the year is fastly approaching, the holiday season can also bring on a unique set of stressors and pressures for individuals and families. The neighborhoods may be hanging up lights and inflating Santa’s Reindeer, but the inside of homes can sometimes feel much less festive. During the holiday season, […]
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Seasonal Depression
As the days become shorter, and the nights become longer, autumn is quickly approaching. For some, this is a well-loved and even longed-for time of the year that brings holidays and celebration. For others, this time of the year signifies shifts in mood and a longing for summer and sunlight. This sudden shift in mood […]
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COVID-19 and Mental health
We all know that COVID 19 had a tremendous effect on the health of many around the world, but what about its effect on our mental health? The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major impact on our day-to-day lives. The stress triggered by a pandemic can have an effect on children and adults. Due to […]
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Suicide Awareness: Know the Signs
Suicide is a national epidemic. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 47,500 Americans die by suicide every year. It is the second leading cause of death in the nation for people 10 to 30 years of age. So, what can we do to reduce these statistics? A good first […]
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