Conquering Your Anxiety in the New Year

January 3, 2024

As we usher in a new year, many of us are filled with hope, resolutions, and aspirations for positive change. For some, however, the shadow of anxiety can cast a cloud over these ambitions. If anxiety has been a persistent companion on your life’s journey, this is the year to…

Beneath the Surface: The Deeper Wounds of Substance Dependency

November 6, 2023

Substance use disorder is an issue that transcends borders, cultures, and socioeconomic backgrounds, affecting millions of lives worldwide. While the immediate consequences of substance abuse are widely recognized, the long-term effects often linger in the shadows, casting a pervasive and enduring shadow on individuals, families, and communities. In this blog,…

From Silence to Strength: October and Domestic Abuse Awareness

November 6, 2023

For survivors, the journey toward healing is often arduous, requiring a robust support network and access to resources. Domestic Abuse Awareness Month plays a pivotal role in fostering this network and ensuring survivors can embark on their path to recovery. One of the most significant challenges in addressing domestic abuse…

Breaking the Stigma: The Intersection of Pride and Mental Health

May 31, 2023

The LGBTQ+ community has long faced challenges and discrimination that have significant impacts on their mental health. Individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, and other identities within this community face higher rates of depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues than their heterosexual peers. Unfortunately,…

Breaking the Stigma: Why Mental Health Matters in May and Every Month

April 28, 2023

May is Mental Health Month, a time to shine a spotlight on the importance of mental health and break down the stigma that still surrounds it. The observance started in the United States in 1949 and has since grown into a global movement, with countries around the world recognizing May…

Beyond the Uniform: Navigating Mental Health as a Veteran

February 21, 2023

War is a traumatic experience that can leave lasting physical and psychological scars. For many veterans, the transition from military service to civilian life can be challenging, and mental health struggles are common. From post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to depression and anxiety, veterans face a range of mental health challenges…

Can Sexual Harassment and Abuse Happen Online? What You Need to Know

April 26, 2022

We are a ways away from the old days. But, right or wrong, technology, specifically online, has been woven into every facet of our lives. Sadly, as the improvements become more prevalent, the threat of online abuse, namely sexual harassment, grows alongside it. In case of family related issues people…

Understanding Self-Harm and How to Help Someone Who Self-Harms

March 2, 2022

Self-harm or self-injury occurs when someone purposely hurts themselves in a non-lethal way. According to a recent study, about 15% of college students studied had self-injured at least once –– that number increased to 17% for adolescents.  You might be tempted to say, “this problem doesn’t affect the people I…

Teen Dating Violence: What To Look for and How To Address It With Teens

February 1, 2022

Teen dating has become the subject of much conversation and debate over the last several decades. For example, what is the most appropriate age for a teenager to date? How much time should a young person be permitted to spend with their significant other? Should all time be chaperoned? Parents and…

How to Start Healing After Experiencing Domestic Violence

October 13, 2021

Healing from the trauma of domestic violence can be challenging. You may experience feelings of fear, numbness or other upsetting and traumatic emotions. During National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we want you to remember that you are not alone. Through counseling and support groups for domestic violence survivors, you can…