Self-Help vs. Therapy: When You Need More Than Coping Skills
Key Takeaways Self-help tools like books, apps, and meditation have real limits when it comes to clinical mental health conditions. They work best as a complement to professional care, not a replacement for it. Anxiety disorders, depression, trauma, and relationship problems often require the structured support of a licensed therapist, not just better habits or […]
Impacts of Social Media Use
By: Katrina Whitford Social media platforms have gained immense popularity since the early 2000s, and these platforms have become a major part of many individuals’ everyday lives. As a result, researchers have been studying the impact of social media on mental health. Various studies have suggested that social media usage has both negative and […]
Overcoming Feelings of Shame: A Path to Healing and Growth
Feelings of shame and guilt are profound emotions that can significantly impact our mental health and overall quality of life. While these feelings are natural and common, understanding their nuances and learning how to cope with them in healthy ways is crucial for personal growth and emotional well-being. In this article, we’ll explore the concepts […]
Understanding Depression: Signs, Types, and Treatment
In 2021 alone, an estimated 21 million adults and 5 million adolescents in the US experienced at least one major depressive episode. These people’s lives — and, indirectly, those of their loved ones — are touched by the complex and tragically prevalent mental health condition known as depression. Depression goes beyond just feeling sad or going through a […]
Seasonal Affective Disorder: What the Blues Really Mean
Summer days are gone. Autumn has begun. For many, this time of the year signals the launch of fall festivities, savory treats to indulge along with deliciously comforting fragrances that are sure to cozy you into the change in season with grace and poise – caramel apples, pumpkin spice donuts, mint hot chocolate, spearmint, eucalyptus. While […]
Perinatal Depression
Changes in emotions and mood swings may be expected during and for a period after childbirth. What may not be unexpected are symptoms of depression. Perinatal depression is depression experienced during pregnancy (antenatal) and up to one year after childbirth (post-partum). World-wide, the occurrence of perinatal depression is estimated to be between 10 and 13%, […]
Better Than Before
We all want another chance to get something right, or to be granted a do-over. The one question that continues to be paramount is: How do we get through this time? A time that appears to have no set end. Every report, conference, appointment has been completely refocused to include the impact of COVID-19 on our society, bodies, […]
COVID-19 – The Worry of Violence From An Economic Crisis: Just Another Day For The Poor
“The opposite of poverty is justice.” Bryan Stevenson, lawyer and social justice advocate “Like slavery and apartheid, poverty is not natural. It is man-made and it can be overcome and eradicated by the actions of human beings.” Nelson Mandela “He that oppresseth the poor, reproacheth his Maker; but he that honoureth Him hath mercy on the poor.” […]
5 Mental Health Tips for Coping with the Coronavirus
1) Remember emotions are not good or bad. Each emotion serves a purpose to alert us to something important. Anxiety, in particular, can be helpful to help us “prepare” for a situation or perform during a stressful task. Ask yourself and label what emotion(s) you might be feeling. Labeling emotions in and of itself can be regulating to distress. […]
Resolving Marital Conflict: A Roadmap on How to Fight Fair with Your Spouse
Introduction Let’s face it, marriage can be hard! When two different personalities decide to intertwine their lives and establish an exclusive union that is expected to last into perpetuity, the potential for friction can be quite high. Case in point, studies have shown that on average, only 31% of marital disputes constitute solvable problems (Gottman, […]