At some point in our lives, we’ve all been jealous about someone or something. Whether it feels like a gnawing sensation in the pit of the stomach, a sense of frustration, or pure rage, it is usually easy to identify when we’re experiencing this particular state....
Self care has become a popular concept over the past few years, especially on social media with hashtags like #treatyourself and #selfcaresunday. The idea behind self care is that although we spend a large proportion of our time being productive and tending to other...
Making friends as an adult is not always easy, and it’s not something many of us are prepared for. Gone are the days of trading cards, running around the playground, or meeting up in your backyard to play ball or go for a swim. The COVID-19 pandemic has led to...
COVID-19 has drastically changed life for many in the United States. Six months into lockdowns and social distancing, the concept of the pandemic has become more normalized, but that doesn’t mean adjusting to it is easy. Both the public and official responses to...
You may not think the 16th president of the United States has anything to do with the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020. But you’d be wrong. The coronavirus pandemic and the resulting social isolation and economic downturn are sending our stress levels through the roof as a...
The COVID-19 pandemic and resulting social isolation have meant a lot more alone time for many Americans. Some have used the extra downtime to pick up new hobbies, complete home improvement projects or get in better physical shape. But experts are warning of the heavy...
For those who haven’t heard of the “Vagus Nerve,” it may sound like a mysterious or even fictional term. In reality, it is an important part of the body that holds the key to nervous system regulation and has a big impact on mental health and wellbeing. The Vagus...
Mental Health Awareness Month is coming to a close, but that doesn’t mean we should stop spreading awareness about mental illness and how to support those who are struggling. Treating mental health issues can be a complicated, lengthy process involving therapeutic...
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and each day this month we are featuring a different mental health topic on our blog. Mental health challenges affect a large proportion of the population. Nearly 20 percent of U.S. adults struggle with mental health issues and 1...
Half of Americans say they feel alone. Although technology and social media provide more opportunities to connect than ever, loneliness is such a prolific experience in our country that some experts have called it an “epidemic.” Social media usage may actually...
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (or OCD) is often depicted in movies as frantic cleaning or superstitious behavior. The term is even used as common shorthand to mean “I like things clean and orderly.” However OCD is a complex mental disorder that can take on many forms...
Virtual therapy, also called telepsychology, has been rising in popularity in recent years. This form of mental health treatment is not new, but is becoming more prevalent as smartphone usage increases and consumers become more familiar with the concept of virtual...