May as the Mental Health Month

May is recognized as Mental Health Month in the United States, and we would like to highlight the importance of discussing mental health openly. Unfortunately, there is still a prevalent societal stigma associated with mental health, which needs…
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April’s Showers May Flowers

You have likely experienced situations where people did not like it when you expressed sadness, anger, discontent, or other negative feelings. You may have been told at some point to smile more or to try to be more positive. Likewise, you may…
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Benefits of Spring-Cleaning and Decluttering for Mental Health

What is decluttering? Decluttering is removing unnecessary, used, old, or unwanted items from your home. You can get rid of all items that you don't use, or which don’t bring you happiness anymore. To start decluttering, you need a solid…
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Self-Love and Self-Care

One of the omnipresent issues of the modern world is the lack of time for proper self-care and the lack of awareness of the importance of self-love. In this busy and business-oriented world, it’s often easy to give in and focus only on duties,…

The Importance of Reflecting on the Past Year

New years as new beginnings New years are always wrapped up as new beginnings. We like to make New Year's resolutions because we believe if we make a fresh start with the new year, the probability of completing our goals will increase. People…

Dealing with Weddings and Family Drama

Weddings are such perfect, happy occasions, right? Well, not always. The blunt truth is that many of us don’t enjoy the prospect of going to weddings. We attend out of obligation even though it is so anxiety-provoking. Do you really want…

The Mental Health Benefits of Exercise

Depression and anxiety symptoms often improve with exercise As a mental health therapist, I know there is a connection between exercise and your mental health. Obesity is now recognized as the most pressing health concern. The increase in Weight…

How Pop Culture gets Depression All Wrong

Pop Culture has mislabeled and misrepresented depression for years. There are many high-profile movies and TV shows that have come out that try to tackle the issue, and ultimately drop the ball. One of these films is Silver Linings Playbook…

Therapy for Overwhelmed Moms

In these hectic times, being a mom can be both rewarding and completely exhausting. Modern times impose a fast way of living, with infinite obligations. Moms are especially hit by this new reality, as they have little or no time to unwind and…

Mental Health Disorders and Counseling for Substance Abuse

Mental health disorders are often linked with substance abuse. This issue has captured notable attention in recent years. Many mental and medical approaches have been developed. We have applied these to support people with complex issues. What…