When you break a leg, you see an orthopedist. When you have a cavity, you see the dentist. These are all standard actions for standard issues, but unfortunately the same can’t always be said when it comes to mental health. Mental health issues are also known as “silent killers” because a large percentage of those …
There’s a reason that mental illnesses have the nickname “silent killers.” There is still a stigma associated with mental illness, so many people suffer alone, and never seek the help they need. Some of the most common forms of unspoken mental illness in the country are anxiety and depression. No one is immune to these …
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Mental illness can come in many different forms. Mental illness may have a small impact on someone’s life to all the way up to a life-altering and crippling mental condition. Of the various forms of mental illness across the country, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is often one of the least understood conditions that can impact …
Most loved ones ask me about the single most important thing they can do to help a survivor. My answer is always the same: you need to be a listener. It sounds very simple, but it’s a difficult task to simply listen and not try to “fix” anything. When someone we love is in pain, …
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April is National Counseling Awareness Month. Per the American Counseling Association, the purpose of the Counseling Awareness Month is “a time to celebrate the counseling profession, showcase the important work counselors do in communities nationwide, and educate the public about the many ways in which all types of counselors empower others to live more fulfilling …
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It’s unfortunate that there is such a stigma associated with eating disorders in this country. Most of the time where there is a stigma with an issue, it’s due to ignorance, and that’s the same case when it comes to eating disorders. Many people don’t know how to deal with eating disorders and some don’t …
If you’ve never been close to mental illness, or have never experienced symptoms of mental illnesses yourself, it may be difficult to recognize the signs. Anxiety is one of the more common mental illnesses found around the country and can affect people in a variety of ways. There is a difference between general nervousness or …
For some, the holidays are a wonderful time of the year where they get to see distant relatives, hang out around the hearth, and trade stories with your family. For others, though, the holidays can be a time where you must listen to a racist uncle, deal with a mother that’s panicking to get the …
Some people can’t wait for the holidays to arrive, while others dread when they look at the calendar and see Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s all coming up. If you experience mental health issues such as depression, it may almost seem like when the holidays roll around, your depression and levels of anxiety seem to …
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Illnesses can be scary because we don’t know what’s going on in our bodies or head. There’s nothing wrong with fearing an issue, and many times the more you know about the issue or illness, the easier it can be for you to meet the challenge of conquering it. This includes both bodily and mental …
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We’ve all been there. You’ve decided you’re interested in finding a counselor in your area. You may even know what type of therapist is right for you. But first, do they take your insurance? Insurance networks can be really confusing, especially with therapy and counseling. Here’s how to find a therapist in your insurance network: …
It’s easy to think you can solve your problems on your own but even the strongest of individuals need help sometimes. Self-help books, talking with loved ones, or seeking online counsel have their places in helping you overcome mental or emotional barriers. Sometimes you need real help to get your life back where it should …
