Anxiety is one of the most common disorders that people struggle with on a daily basis. At least three in every four individuals at some point or another have had some form of anxiety, either as a chronic condition or acute means of dealing with specific trauma. Is there something you’re worried about, and feel […]
Category: Mental Health
How Do I Stop Night Anxiety?
Experts say it normally takes about 15 to 25 minutes to fall asleep. Do you struggle to get to sleep at night? Night anxiety is a common problem facing people who live stressful lives. Stress causes the body to produce cortisol and adrenaline, and these hormones initiate the fight-or-flight effect that leaves you feeling anxious. […]
Can a Counselor Help With Anxiety?
Anxiety can significantly impact one’s well-being and daily life, making it essential to seek effective support. If you’re wondering whether a counselor can help with anxiety, the answer is a resounding yes. Counselors play a vital role in providing guidance, understanding, and evidence-based strategies for managing anxiety. With their expertise in mental health, counselors create […]
Who Can Benefit from Trauma-Informed Care?
Trauma-informed care is a term that many people might not be familiar with, but which counselors around the world are learning to embrace. Trauma-informed care describes an alternative care method, whereby counselors are encouraged to consider and treat any past trauma(s) that a patient might have undergone before their current session. A patient’s journey doesn’t […]
What is Trauma-Based Therapy?
Trauma-based therapy is a modern method of guided therapy that has become much more popular in the 21st century. If you have had a specific traumatic experience or a series of traumatic events that left a lasting impact, recent or not, that you would like help to deal with, then trauma-focused therapy could provide the […]
Are Vision Boards Good for Mental Health?
Do you feel like you’re stuck in a rut, knowing that something has to change or you’ll break? You’re not alone. We live in an age of people looking for answers — and a better life. We also live in a globally-connected world where talking about mental health is less taboo than ever before. There’s […]
Does No Alcohol or Dry January Make a Difference?
January arrives, and everyone on social media is about the new year, new me lifestyle. While many are focused on healthier diet choices or exercising more, a growing trend has many taking part in dry January. More and more people are evaluating the harmful effects of alcohol. Even if you’re not getting drunk every day […]
What Is 988, The New Mental Health Hotline?
Americans know to call 911 to contact emergency services or the police. New Yorkers have also been able to dial 988 to connect with NYC Well for help with non-emergency mental health issues. While nothing will change for New Yorkers, as of July 16, non-New Yorkers will also be able to dial 988 to connect […]
Mental Health Benefits of Puzzles & Games
According to science, improving your mental health could be as easy as child’s play. Puzzles and games, including board games and crosswords, aren’t just made for fun. Studies suggest puzzles and games might have mental health and cognitive benefits as well! Depression, anxiety, and feelings of isolation are all common struggles, but there’s good news. […]
What Is Grief Counseling?
When we lose someone we love, whether it’s through the death of a loved one or the end of a relationship, the grieving process is difficult to deal with in order to heal and/or move on. Losing a loved one can mean loss through a death or a breakup in a relationship. When we lose […]