Reading Time: 3 MinutesFall is in full swing with the leaves changing, the temperatures dropping, pumpkin spice everything, and Halloween. Although Halloween is considered a fun-filled holiday for most people as it includes costumes, candy, parties, and decorations, it can be a triggering holiday for those with past traumatic experiences. There is an underlying scare tactic to Halloween […]
Reading Time: 3 MinutesTherapy will always be the gold standard for treating mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety; however, it comes at a financial cost. Therapy sessions can run $100-$200 on average for a one-hour session, and there is a chance your insurance will not cover this. Or what if you don’t have insurance? Even with […]
Reading Time: 3 MinutesWhat is text therapy? Text therapy is a new form of therapy where you can exchange text messages with a therapist via a secure online platform. It is similar to communicating with someone through email, meaning that they may or may not respond in a timely manner, also known as asynchronous communication due to the […]
Reading Time: 5 MinutesMany things can make us anxious; politics, work, social media, family tension, and a 24-hour news cycle. Occasional mild anxiety is healthy and can even sometimes be motivating. A little bit of anxiety can keep us on our toes by getting us out of bed in the morning, making us wary of danger, and reminding […]
Reading Time: 4 MinutesPressing “snooze” on the alarm four times in a row, waiting until the last minute to finish a work deadline, rushing to school to make it on time, delaying paying bills until the due date; are you guilty of these? Certain activities are just more challenging to complete than others. After all, filing your income […]
Reading Time: 4 MinutesEach summer feels hotter than the last, and it seems people are becoming irritable with the heat. Do you feel irritated, angry, or depressed in hot weather? If so, you are not alone. According to studies, Earth is heating up, and it doesn’t seem to be stopping anytime soon. Worldwide, 2016 was the warmest year […]
Reading Time: 2 MinutesIntrusive thoughts are unexpected thoughts or images that pop into your head often out of nowhere. They are strange, distressing, unwanted, and often unpleasant. In general, these intrusive thoughts happen to nearly everyone from one time to another and usually, people ignore them and move on with whatever they are doing. Examples of intrusive thoughts […]
Reading Time: 3 MinutesOctober is an important awareness month highlighting ADHD and OCD, two mental health disorders that unfortunately still carry a lot of stigmas, mainly because they are misunderstood among the general population. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are common mental health disorders. To the untrained eye, some of the symptoms associated with attention […]
Reading Time: 3 MinutesDo you struggle with controlling your alcohol consumption but still maintain a sense of normalcy and routine despite your alcohol use? Your loved ones may overlook your heavy drinking because you hide your behavior and can manage your life. Do you drink alone to help soothe your emotions and stressors? Do you become defensive when […]
Reading Time: 4 MinutesADHD, a neurodivergent disorder, is one of the most common mental health conditions affecting children and adults. But it is often misunderstood. As summer ends and school is back in session, neurodivergent disorders are becoming more publicized in the news and, as a result, hopefully becoming de-stigmatized in the classroom and society. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity […]
