Maybe you have been feeling a little blue – but how do you distinquish between a case of the blues and depression? Sometimes, when we understand more about the symptoms of depression, we can find solutions. Struggling with Depression If you have ever felt yourself spiraling down into a sad state of mind, it could… Read More »
How to Talk to Family About Mental Health
It can be difficult for people to talk about their their mental health with friends and family, particularly if an individual grew up in a family where emotional problems were not addressed. But minimizing emotions can be damaging, individuals who are coping with grief or depression can benefit from asking for help. A personal counselor has… Read More »
Coping with Stress During COVID-19
The coronavirus pandemic and the disease it causes, COVID-19, continues to be a crisis in the U.S. and around the world. It is normal for people to be stressed and fearful when there is a crisis. Acknowledging your feelings and learning to cope is an essential part of taking care of yourself and those you… Read More »
Are Your Thoughts Tied To Your Emotions Or Is It The Other Way Around?
Perhaps you’ve never thought about this, but when you have bad thoughts about someone or something, do you find yourself in a grumpy mood? Do the thoughts lead to standoffish behavior? When this happens, it is an example of an individual’s emotions directly impacting their thoughts. Certainly, emotions have been described in many ways over… Read More »
How Online Support Can Help with Social Distancing
Social distancing is when individuals maintain an increased physical distance from one another. It is used to help communities minimize contagious diseases by reducing the possibility of infection. This is important to our physical health. The problem is maintaining one’s mental health while social distancing. Humans are social animals, so it feels unnatural to stay… Read More »
5 Things People With Depression Need to Do Each Day
When you are depressed, it is difficult to be motivated. But people with depression can get help, reach out to speak with a professional counselor to talk through your issues and improve your life. You deserve to be happy. There are things you can do to manage your depression. Small life adjustments that you may… Read More »
You Can Turn Mind Chatter Off Whenever You Choose
When life is fun and you’re laughing away, you’re probably not judging people or situations in a negative or harmful way, right? That’s because you haven’t allowed your mind chatter to occupy any time or space in your thoughts. But what about those days that don’t feel so fun and you’re frowning or crying at… Read More »
Stresses of the Holiday Season
While the holiday season can be a happy and joyous time, it is also a difficult time for many people. For example, it is common for elder seniors to experience stresses of the holiday season including feeling lonely and sad. The truth is, sometimes the holidays do not look like the warm, connected gatherings that… Read More »
What to Do If Depression Comes Back
If you have lived through depression, it is normal to worry about symptoms returning. When you are wondering what to do if your depression comes back, know that there is help available. When Do Symptoms Return? Depression, anxiety, worrying and fear are experienced differently by different people. For some people, they can go through a… Read More »
Older Adults and Depression
Depression can happen at any age and many older adults find they are experiencing symptoms, including a decrease in energy and a reduced interest in hobbies and friendships. Feeling sad and lonely isn’t a normal part of aging. The truth is having hard times can happen to anyone, at any point in life, regardless of… Read More »
