Posts by Cornerstone Counseling Center of Chicago

When it comes to mental health, we often focus on therapy, medication, and exercise. However, there’s another essential component that is sometimes overlooked: nutrition. The food you eat directly impacts your mood, energy levels, and mental clarity. In this article, we’ll explore the connection between nutrition and mental health, discuss what a healthy diet looks…

Good sleep is more than just closing your eyes and drifting off for a few hours — it’s a cornerstone of overall well-being, including mental health. Yet, with hectic schedules, constant connectivity, and increasing stress levels, many people find themselves struggling to get the rest they need. In this article, we’ll explore what good sleep…

Joy is one of life’s most valuable gifts, but it can feel difficult to find during challenging times or periods of mental health struggles. While it may seem like joy is out of reach, the truth is that it often hides in places we forget to look. This guide explores how to hold onto joy…

Many people may be familiar with the term, ‘winter blues,’ a mild feeling of sadness or fatigue that occurs during the rise of the winter months. However, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is much more than just the ‘winter blues.’ It’s a clinical condition that significantly impacts many individuals, causing sadness and fatigue as the days…

Academic burnout is a growing concern among college students, and it’s affecting their mental health, academic performance, and overall well-being. Balancing the pressures of exams, assignments, social obligations, and often, part-time jobs can push students to the brink of exhaustion. When this happens, it’s crucial to recognize the signs of burnout and take steps to…

Grief is a profound, complex emotion that touches everyone at some point in their lives. Whether stemming from the loss of a loved one, the end of a significant relationship, or any other major life transition, grief can significantly impact our mental health and overall well-being. Understanding grief and exploring healthy ways to cope with…

By: Keturah Platt, PhD I can remember vividly a phone conversation that I had with my mother during my first year in graduate school. It was a typical day where I was venting to her about the amount of stress that I was feeling being in a clinical psychology doctoral program. I expressed that I…