Category: Mental Health

In today’s fast-paced world, where self-care often takes a backseat, it’s crucial to recognize the powerful connection between physical and mental health. While many people associate exercise primarily with physical benefits—like weight loss or improved muscle tone—it’s essential to understand that the positive impact of movement extends far beyond the gym. Exercise is a powerful […]

Burnout. The word gets tossed around, but the reality is that burnout is anything but casual. In today’s fast-moving, always-on world, burnout has crept into our lives and become an all-too-common phenomenon that sneaks up on us when we least expect it. Burnout doesn’t occur overnight. It’s like a gradual accumulation of stress over time. […]

Trauma leaves invisible scars that mold our life experience. The good news is that there are some therapeutic techniques to help you overcome trauma and reclaim your mental health and well-being. In this guide, we explore some of the techniques in trauma-based therapy that therapists use to guide patients on a journey to move past […]

Trauma can be life-altering, leaving emotional and psychological scars. It can change your way of thinking and feeling, and can even affect your interactions with the world, whether it’s one bad event or continuous exposure to hardship driving. Counseling for trauma helps you process these experiences, moving you beyond them toward healing and recovery. The […]

While relationships should be a source of happiness and strength, they can also bring up subconscious traumas and triggers. Coping with trauma triggers in a relationship requires sensitivity, understanding, and effective communication. Here’s a guide to help you navigate these challenges and build a healthier, more supportive partnership. How to Deal with Trauma Triggers in […]

Cognitive behavioral therapy is a psychotherapeutic treatment suitable for a wide range of mental health conditions. It proposes the view of thought processes, feelings, and behaviors being closely interwoven in a person’s psyche. A change in negative and irrational thought processes leads to a change in behavior and emotional health. CBT looks at how these […]

In the digital era, phones connect us with the world and our community, giving us instant access to information, entertainment, and social media. However, there’s a fine line between using your device regularly and being dependent on it. Do you reach for your phone without specific intent or scroll through videos in bed when you […]

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is one of the most commonly diagnosed mental health conditions in the United States. It can happen after experiencing a traumatic event or stressful situation. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder can remain undiagnosed for years and often resurfaces long after the traumatic event. Although common in law enforcement officers, other first responders, […]

Stress is a physiological reaction that occurs when the body experiences elevated levels of the hormones cortisol and adrenaline for prolonged periods. It can be caused by intellectual, emotional, physical, environmental, or psychological responses. What is Stress? Acute and Chronic Stress Everyone experiences stress. The response is normal and designed to keep us out of […]