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Letting Go of Anger
Anger can stem from everyday situations or life-long struggles. While there are many reasons that feelings of anger can be triggered, it’s ultimately up to you to control how you react to certain situations. This is especially important in the day and age of social media, political upheaval, and social divide.
How Stress Affects Your Physical Health
Many people offhandedly complain about day-to-day stress, but they may not realize how much of an impact it can have on their immediate and long-term health.
How to Deal With Uncertainty
If you agree that uncertainty is frightening, you’re not alone. The human brain is hard-wired to be fearful of uncertainty. Constantly changing and updating to predict how the world works, when your brain is faced with prolonged uncertainty, this can cause increased levels of distress.
Couples in Lockdown
Even if you’re madly in love with your partner, social isolating with them can be frustrating. Initially, it might seem fun to stay home and work in your pajamas. However, eventually reality sets in, and the limitations imposed by social distancing can get to you. Why does that happen, especially if you have a strong relationship? Do your frustrations mean that something is wrong with your relationship?
Therapy Going Digital
While so much focus has been put on our physical health lately, it’s even more critical we don’t put our mental health on the backburner. The current limitations of social isolating are not ideal for many therapy seekers, however, it should not be an excuse to push mental health to the side. Below is a list of ways people can still utilize therapy from the home and the benefits of each.
11 Activities that Help Promote Mental Wellbeing During COVID-19
With the recent outbreak of COVID-19 across the world, for many of us, life looks very different. Here in NYC, all public schools are closed, the subways are as empty as they have ever been, restaurants are take-out only, and many of us are doing our civic duty by staying inside. With all of the uncertainty surrounding this global pandemic, it is enough to make even the most zen among us worry or feel down.
Couples Who Communicate Well Can Find Happiness — Couples Counseling Can Get You There
Maintaining a healthy, happy relationship involves good communication, but sometimes couples can struggle to be both heard and understood.
Mental Health in the LGBTQ+ Community
Dealing with everything from discrimination to violence, members of the LGBTQ+ community tend to experience higher rates of suicide than the general population.
How Gaslighting Can Burn Down a Relationship
When compared to other forms of abuse, gaslighting is one of the most difficult to recognize and prove. Unlike physical abuse, gaslighting leaves no external mark and may cause the victim to believe they are going crazy. The lasting effects of emotional trauma caused by gaslighting can last a lifetime.
How Exercise Affects Mental Health
When someone exercises the brain is stimulated into releasing chemicals into the bloodstream that improve mood. These feel-good chemicals are known as endorphins. They relax the body and improve self-esteem and mood.
The Importance of Self-Confidence
Self-confidence is a vital part of maintaining your physical, emotional, and spiritual wellness. However, there are many factors that can interfere with your ability to recognize your self-worth.
Is Fear of Flying Keeping You Grounded? We Can Help
Fear of flying, or aviophobia, is estimated to affect up to 40% of the population at some level or another. Some people only have mild generalized anxiety around the idea of getting on a plane and surrendering control, while others have a clinical phobia that renders them almost completely incapable of even entertaining the idea of flight. If you find that your fears are keeping you from living your best life, it might be time to look into therapy.
Why Women are More Prone to Depression and Anxiety and What You Can Do About It
When it comes to mental health issues, namely major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder, women outpace men by approximately two to one. The reasons behind this gender gap stem from many influences, including hormonal, emotional, and societal differences.
Living With OCD
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is very common. According to the American Psychiatric Association, more than two million people are diagnosed with a form of OCD every year. The condition is characterized by obsessive thoughts and behaviors that are all-consuming and disrupt a person’s quality of life.
Blue Light and Sleep
In this day and age, many of us are familiar with the concept of blue light, and that exposure to blue light can negatively impact our sleep.
When Adult ADHD Goes Undiagnosed and Untreated
While many children with ADHD are diagnosed and treated with medication and/or behavioral therapies, many adults have never benefited from diagnosis and treatment. If this applies to you, you might feel lost, misunderstood, and have poor self-esteem. It’s not your fault, and there is a path forward for adults with ADHD.