Counseling / Therapy / Mental Health
For a long time, the importance of mental health has been minimized and a stigma about people who seek counseling has been created. A stigma includes negative attitudes against a person based on a characteristic that distinguishes them from others, such as a disability, health issue, or a mental health Continue Reading →
Holiday Stress and ways to reduce it. It’s that time of year when the holiday season is in full swing. Many of us are decorating, planning, shopping, entertaining, traveling, and working toward having another memorable end of the year. We are also trying to maintain all of the other responsibilities Continue Reading →
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is goal-oriented therapy that focuses on changing negative thinking patterns. This form of psychotherapy is founded on the idea that our thoughts and beliefs strongly influence how we feel and behave. What Does Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Involve? Cognitive-behavioral therapy combines cognitive therapy and behavioral therapy to help people Continue Reading →
This article explores the symptoms, diagnosis, causes, and treatments of depression. This common mental disorder affects those of all ages, with around 17.3 million in the United States over the age of 18 experiencing at last one major depressive episode each year, equating to 7.1% of all American adults. Younger Continue Reading →
Anxiety disorders involve a group of mental illnesses characterized by feelings of generalized uneasiness or discomfort. Many people seek anxiety therapy because they experience excessive worry or fear that interfere with their day-to-day life. This feeling of extreme or persistent apprehension, without knowing what causes the distress, is a distinctive Continue Reading →