By Christine Melendres, LCSW If you struggle with anxiety, it’s likely you know what it feels like to experience symptoms of anxiety such as chest pain, headaches, and tightness in the muscles. As scary as these symptoms can be, however, there are many ways to help ease your anxiety symptoms and get relief from the physical and psychological…
The holidays can be a time of joy and happiness, but for many people it can also bring on feelings of depression and anxiety. If you’re struggling with these feelings during the holidays, it’s important to know that you’re not alone. With the right tools and coping strategies, it is possible to manage holiday depression. In…
It’s no secret that anxiety has reached epidemic levels in society today. It’s estimated that 30% of adults suffer from an anxiety disorder. Yet most people aren’t aware of what anxiety actually is or how to recognize it in their own lives and receive help with anxiety therapy. We’re here to change that, and we want to…
While depression can be debilitating, it doesn’t have to be permanent. With the right kind of treatment and therapy, you can overcome your depression and get back to living life in a healthy and happy way. In this article, we’ll talk about what depression is, why it happens, and how you can find effective treatment options. This will…
Many people are codependent with an estimated rate of 50% of the population, making codependency present in many countries. The higher the number of cultures a person comes from, the more likely he is to be codependent. Nevertheless, if early trauma or a dysfunctional relationship with an early caregiver plays a role in an individual’s…
In case you haven’t heard, dieting doesn’t work. I don’t think there is one case of someone going on a diet, getting healthier (not just skinnier) and being able to maintain that diet over time. Despite perhaps losing some initial weight, the dieter will eventually throw in the towel and gain all the weight back and then…
Having a low self-esteem is something many people of all ages deal with. While a low self-esteem is not considered a mental health condition itself, the way we think about ourselves directly impacts our mental health and overall well-being. What is Self-Esteem? Self-esteem refers to the way people feel about themselves. Someone with a healthy…
The Covid pandemic disrupted the lives of everyone on the globe. But without question, certain professions got hit the hardest. Teachers definitely belong in this category. Numerous teachers were laid off without notice; the rest were forced to adapt quickly and begin teaching remotely. While the pandemic is behind us, the mental health affects on…
According to a report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, suicide was the tenth leading cause of death overall in this country, claiming more than 47,000 people’s lives in 2019. In fact, there was nearly double the rate of suicides that year as homicides (19,141). Suicide prevention is an incredibly important agenda, and…
Codependency is a term that describes an unhealthy or unbalanced relationship where one person’s needs are met while the others aren’t. Codependent people are said to “enable” the bad behavior of a loved one by supporting them, no matter if it negatively affects their own well-being. As an example, a parent may have a hard…