Posts by Cornerstone Counseling Center of Chicago
Making Marriage Work
Is getting married worth it? Why is my marriage so challenging? Are there ways to improve my relationship? Many are aware that marriage rates have been on the decline for decades. According to the US Census Bureau, in 1949 78.8% of US households contained married couples. In 2022, that number is down to 46.8%. More…
Read MoreHow to Cultivate Positivity and Renewal This Spring
Spring is in the air, and with it comes a sense of fresh possibilities, vibrant energy, and new beginnings. As the days grow longer and flowers begin to bloom, it’s an ideal time to assess your outlook and embrace a more positive mindset. Positivity not only enhances your emotional well-being, but it can also foster…
Read MoreThe Link Between Nutrition and Mental Health: What You Should Know
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…
Read MoreSleep and Mental Health: Why Good Rest Is So Important
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…
Read MoreMental Health and Social Media: How to Protect Your Well-Being
Social media platforms like Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and Facebook have become a large part of our modern lives, providing quick-access opportunities for communication, self-expression, entertainment, and more. However, they can also impact mental health in ways we may not fully realize. While social media offers the opportunity to connect with others, it can also contribute…
Read MoreFinding Light in the Dark: Practical Ways to Embrace Joy during Tough Times
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…
Read MoreProtecting Your Mental Health During the Holidays
The holiday season is often pictured as a joyous time, full of family bonding and festive cheer. But for many people, it can also bring a range of mental health challenges, including grief, depression, and anxiety. Let’s take a closer look at common mental health challenges during the holidays and some key strategies for protecting…
Read MoreUnderstanding Seasonal Affective Disorder: Recognizing Symptoms and Finding Solutions
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…
Read MoreThe Bolting Horse of Life: An Encouragement to Rest and Restore
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…
Read MoreStrategies for Overcoming Loneliness
With 8.2 billion people on our planet, billions of text messages sent each day, and a global average of 143 minutes on social media per day, we are connected in more ways than ever before. In fact, it can be hard to disconnect — on the surface, at least. In our interior lives, it’s a…
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