We all know that change is inevitable, but that doesn’t mean it is easy for us to understand or embrace a changing world. It can be scary and upsetting. Some individuals find themselves not wanting to go outside. Others may discover they have different views than someone close to them, a situation that can lead… Read More »
10 U.S. Based Online Resources to Depression Assistance
If you or someone you love is struggling, you may be seeking depression resources. There are many options, below are a handful of great United States-based online resources to help you with depression. Top U.S. Online Depression Resources 1. Online Depression Screening Test. Completely confidential and anonymous, this quick and easy screening process determines whether you… Read More »
How to Help a Child Who Suffers from Anxiety or Depression
Suspecting your child is depressed and watching them struggle through each day is a painful experience for any parent to live through. It’s important to dig deeper to find out whether your child is actually struggling with depression or whether the cause of their pain is due to anxiety. Understanding what the issue is can… Read More »
What You Can Do to Combat Feelings of Depression During the Holidays
Some people look forward with great anticipation to the holidays. They may even believe they are the greatest time of the year. Others, however, experience depression during the holidays, they can’t wait until the celebrations are over and the New Year begins. There are many reasons that some people feel depressed during the holidays. This… Read More »
Depression 101: 11 Symptoms of Depression
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 »
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 »
How to Set Healthy Boundaries
We all fall into communication patterns, and sometimes these patterns lack healthy boundaries. For a relationship to thrive, both parties need to be clear about themselves; who they are, what they value, and their limits. Living without personal boundaries can be destructive. If someone in your life does not respect your space and pushes you… Read More »
Coping with Anxiety and Fear Around Finances
When there are national economic problems, there can be individual anxiety and fear around finances. While the feeling is familiar to many, each person has unique concerns. A person who has been laid off of work may lose sleep wondering how they will pay their bills. Someone who is retired and on a fixed income… Read More »
The Body-Mind Connection
The body-mind connection is powerful. How you think can affect how feel physically. And how your body feels can impact your thoughts and emotions. Do you have thoughts that are making you feel bad about yourself? Both physically and emotionally? Leave your negative thoughts and concerns with personal counselor Kendall and get on with a… 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 »
