Senior citizens and older adults often experience mental health issues. In fact, 20% of people age 55 years or older experience some type of mental health concern according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. So don’t make the mistake of dismissing warning signs of mental health issues as a normal aspect of aging.… Read More »
Take Notice of Depression Symptoms
While it is normal to feel sad sometimes, depression symptoms are clues that it may be time to get help. Getting enough sleep, eating well, and staying active are building blocks to a healthy life. It is true depression symptoms vary from person to person, but often these key components of good health are ignored when… Read More »
Finding a Mental Health Counselor
If you are ready to face your mental health issue, you may be wondering how to find a mental health counselor. An experienced mental health professional can be a key figure on your road to recovery. But, you need to find someone you can trust and feel comfortable confiding in. What Type of Mental Health… Read More »
Aging and Mental Health
With individuals living longer, the interest in the relationship between aging and mental health is growing. Because, of course, we all want to have the best possible health, both physical and mental, as we get older. Mental health is an essential ingredient to good health and wellbeing. To maintain good mental health, it is important to… Read More »
How to Help a Mentally Ill Senior
Senior health relies on both physical and mental wellness. Regrettably, senior mental health issues are common. Often, a mentally ill senior is not getting the help and support they need. Sometimes, this is because the first signs of mental illness are thought to be symptoms of aging. But family members should be sure that healthcare… Read More »
May is Mental Health Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month (also referred to as Mental Health Month). It is an annual recognition of the need to cure stigmas surrounding mental health issues. In acknowledgement of Mental Health Month, individuals, families, and professionals strive to open up more conversations about mental health issues to promote healing. This is necessary because… Read More »
Sleep and Mental Health
Often, people do not get enough rest. They might not think it matters, but there is a clear connection between adequate sleep and mental health. Not sleeping can have disastrous effects on your professional and personal life. If you have difficulty sleeping, it could be connected to depression or bipolar disorder. More than one-half of… Read More »
How to Stop Ruminating
Do you find yourself going over a past situation repeatedly in your mind? If you are thinking the same negative thoughts over and over again, it is time for you to stop ruminating. This habit of ruminating—whether thinking of a painful moment repeatedly or listing things in your mind you don’t like about yourself daily—can… Read More »
Caregivers for Seniors: Who Is Taking Care of the Caregiver?
Caregivers for seniors, and individuals taking care of family members who are sick or disabled, come from every age, gender, and socioeconomic group. While they share many positive aspects of caregiving, there can also be struggles. In some cases, caregivers feel they had no choice in taking on their role. This can lead to feelings… Read More »
Life Challenges – What to Do When You Feel Depressed
It is common to experience a life challenge that leaves you feeling lonely and sad. Has this happened to you? Do you find yourself wondering what to do when you feel depressed? If so, you may be experiencing episodic depression—a period of time when you would benefit from counseling. Van Blarcom Consulting is available to… Read More »
