Warning Signs of Suicide and What You Can Do About It
September is National Suicide Prevention Month. If you’ve been affected by the suicide of a friend or loved one, you know just how deeply painful and tragic it can be. Your life is forever changed by the grief and loss. It’s been said that suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem. So it’s […]
Is It Depression, Anxiety, or Both?
Pandemic-driven isolation and financial concerns have caused a huge increase in mental health issues, including depression and anxiety. Another contributor to mental health issues is the continuing cycle of “high” and “low” risk status for geographic areas throughout surges of new Covid variants. If you’ve never had mental health issues before, but are feeling “off,” […]
Struggling in our fast-paced technology and social media-driven society? How to use CBT techniques to combat anxiety and depression from social media
Guest Post by Derek Moore, LPC, CADC YouTube, Snapchat, Instagram, Facebook, and Tik Tok are where most of America’s youth and adults spend countless hours every week. As you scroll your social media, do you compare yourself to others, have FOMO (fear of missing out), or engage in doom-scrolling? You are not alone. What should […]
How to Find a Therapist: 5 Steps
Guest post by Sarah VanMeter, LCSW Has the world felt like it turned upside down over the last couple of years? You’re not alone. Many people are grappling with the impact of the pandemic, civil unrest, political tensions, inflation, and more. The stress has created an increase in depression, anxiety, worries, and even suicidal ideation. […]