Conflict is inevitable. At times, you may disagree or argue with family members including your spouse, in-laws, divorced parents, stepparents, siblings, or the parent of your child. This could even cause you to experience conflict within yourself as you make decisions or wrestle with navigating...
If you’re like many people, you may struggle to keep track of your medications and take control of your health. You’d be surprised how big of an impact medication management can have on your overall wellness. To help make this process easier, we’ve compiled some...
Hoarding disorder is a diagnosable and treatable mental health disorder characterized by an ongoing inability to discard things you don't use, need, or have the ability to care for properly. Getting rid of things may feel emotionally painful, so you keep them. Over several years, things...
Have you ever wondered if your loved one is experiencing more than mood swings? The first step in supporting a struggling loved one is educating yourself. While you - nor this blog - can diagnose bipolar disorder, it's worth looking for the signs and learning...
Your heart is racing as fast as your thoughts, you feel sick to your stomach, and terribly afraid. This is exactly what a panic attack looks like, and this kind of attack can have a detrimental impact on your well-being. When panic attacks happen frequently,...
Everyone encounters stress at some point. Stress is your body’s natural response to unfamiliar or potentially threatening situations. In survival mode, you can make decisions, protect your loved ones, and navigate life events. Stress can also lead to feelings of anxiety, especially if you constantly...
Parenting is one of the most fulfilling but complex jobs you will ever undertake. Whether you give birth to children or grow your family through adoption, blending, or fostering, you could face dozens of issues and challenges as you adjust to your role. Plus, you...
Excessive worry is never good for anyone. However, for individuals with generalized anxiety disorder, constant stress and worry can interfere with their ability to live an ordinary life. The condition affects nearly 7 million people in the US, according to the Anxiety & Depression Association...
Is teletherapy/telemedicine effective? Yes. For most patients, research shows telehealth is as effective as in-person therapy. Multiple studies have found that telehealth tends to have high client satisfaction ratings and produces outcomes as good as traditional face to-face therapy. Is it easy to use? Yes, it’s...
In our last blog, we focused on how to get through the holidays while maintaining sobriety. The holidays, which are touted as such a wonderful time of year, often cause more stress and emotional upheaval than actual joy for many of us. I spoke with a...