A Brief Look into Depression and Anxiety Disorders for National Anxiety and Depression Awareness Week
This week we are entering the third full week of May which marks National Anxiety and Depression Awareness Week. ...
11 May
Tag Archives: Depression
20 Apr
Revenge Bedtime Procrastination: What It Is and How to Stop It
Imagine this: you wake up at 7 am for your day and are feeling exceedingly tired. Unfortunately, you have hit you...
15 Mar
How to Help a Friend You Think is Self-Harming
Imagine, Amanda and you are eating lunch together on a summer day, in the park. Amanda rolls up her sleeves to be...
12 Jan
Common Myths and Misconceptions About Antidepressants
What are Antidepressants? Antidepressants are commonly prescribed medic...
01 Dec
The Science Behind the Winter Blues
'Tis the season of holiday gatherings, sipping on hot cocoa, taking visits to apple orchards, and trips to the ic...
09 Sep
Suicide Prevention: When and How to Help
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 120-130 adults die by suicide; that is approximately one every 11-12 minutes. In the United States, it is the 10th leading cause of death. Worldwide, suicide is the 17th leading cause of death.
18 Aug
Anxiety in College Students and How to Manage It
Written By: Sarah Kelly, LSW, CADC I remember being in the fall sem...
14 May
The Impact of Racism on Mental Health
Racism has plagued America for centuries, making it impossible for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) to go about their lives unscathed. It can appear in many forms, and each takes a toll on mental health. The systemic racism in this country has caused disparities proven to affect all aspects of life – income, education, incarceration rates, healthcare access, and more.
10 May
Maternal Mental Health: Striving to be SuperMom
In honor of Maternal Mental Health month, Tara Javidan, LCPC, CADC, has written an eye-opening blog post about maternal mental health and her own personal experience of becoming a mother during a pandemic.
27 Apr
Mental Health and Coping During COVID-19 Pandemic
The world is experiencing unprecedented times, where personal preferences, our outlets to decompress or express ourselves, and the seemingly normal activities that brought us joy—all have been stripped from us during a wave of uncertainty. The COVID-19 pandemic has hit us all, some harder than others. With uncertainty, comes fear, and with fear, comes feelings of isolation, sadness, frustration, and mental exhaustion.