By: Jessica Taylor, LPC As winter rolls in, it’s normal for the holiday season to bring on a range of emotions. Especially for those navigating it alone. The pressure to be festive and joyful can sometimes intensify feelings of loneliness and isolation. This can then lead to a potential onset of depression. That being said, …
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Amelia Elkins, LCSW, CAS “Nothing Can Dim the Light that Shines from Within” -Maya Angelou What is Imposter Syndrome? Imposter syndrome is defined as feeling like a fraud, phony, and believing that you’re actually not as competent as others believe you to be. Do you find that you struggle to see your accomplishments? Do …
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Anger is normal and nothing to be ashamed of. Here’s how to navigate anger in a healthy cap.
This is a Guest Post from the wonderful folks at Project Helping, a non-profit that connects volunteers with opportunities to help the community, all in the name of improving mental health and well-being. Check them out at www.projecthelping.org Can volunteering improve your physical and mental health? Many would assume that giving our time or monetary support …
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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 …
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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The holiday season is filled with joy, wonder, and magic to many. For others, it can be an overwhelming and stressful time with family in town, work deadlines looming, and just planning to have a holly jolly holiday with your loved ones. If you find the stress seeping into every part of your day during …
Not everyone can tell they have a substance abuse issue. While others around you may notice you acting differently, you may not understand the signs and symptoms of a problem until confronted. Here are five of the most common signs you may have a substance abuse problem and what you can do to help yourself …
Want to know how to help a loved one with mental health problems? Here’s how.
