Understanding the Rising Prevalence of Teen Suicide: A Call for Awareness and Action
Teen suicide is a heartbreaking and complex issue, but with increased awareness, education, and open dialogue, we can work to prevent it
Back to School Scaries: How Parents Can Help Kids Cope
Going back to school can be scary for some children. This blog gives tips to parents and caregivers on what they can do to make this stressful time of year a little bit less stressful.
Let the Sunshine In: How the Sun Lifts Our Mood
We’ve all heard about the dangers of too much direct sunlight, but the truth is that sunshine is
essential for our health. Let’s explore a few critical ways that spending time in the sun can
positively impact our mental health, particularly when managing depression. The benefits of the
sun occur even when it’s cloudy or raining.
How Catastrophic Thinking Relates to Anxiety
Catastrophic thinking, or catastrophizing, is when you imagine the worst possible outcome to a situation and then experience the level of anxiety as if it were true.
Illuminating Hope: Understanding and Supporting PTSD
June is PTSD Awareness Month, a time dedicated to spreading awareness, understanding, and support for those affected by Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). This condition is often associated with veterans because of what they saw and experienced while they served our country. But, It can affect anyone who has experienced a traumatic event or witnessed a traumatic event.
Negative Self-Talk and Anxiety: Understanding and Overcoming Negative Self-Thoughts to Reduce Anxiety
Navigating Mental Illness in Marriage: Tips for Building Resilience Together
Marriage is often seen as a journey filled with love, companionship, and shared dreams. However, the reality is that every relationship faces its own set of challenges, and for some couples, navigating the complexities of mental illness can add an extra layer of difficulty.
Toxic Mirror
Social media is particularly harmful to body image because the content encourages unrealistic and narrowly defined beauty standards, and it suggests that achieving the perfect appearance is key to self-worth.
If you feel exhausted from striving to achieve an ideal body type that’s simply unattainable, or if you feel ashamed because you have a particular body type, there are some things you can do!
Here are a few ways to eliminate the toxicity in your social media use and start building a positive body image.