Issues related to depression, anxiety, PTSD, healthy relationships, brain injuries, role of healthy habits on health (e.g., sleep), and new research
Acronym soup: CBT, ACT, DBT, SFBT (AKA, types of psychotherapy)
"How do I start therapy?” "How do I find the right therapist?" "Isn't that what friends are for?"
Winter can be a challenging time of year for some adults who experience depression (or other mood disorders), and alternatively, winter may be a beloved season among other adults! People who notice changes in their mental health in the fall-winter are not failures; there are notable influences on mental health this time of year.
Mental health describes a person’s psychological, social, and emotional well-being. Mental health and physical health are intertwined and make up a person’s entire health and well-being. Many myths about mental health, mental illness, and therapy have already been busted yet some persist. As humans and society change over time there will assuredly be new myths about mental health issues that pop up. This post explores 11 misconceptions about mental health.
Mental health literacy: “knowledge and beliefs about mental disorders which aid their recognition, management or prevention”
In addition to worrying or fear, anxious thoughts can lead to physical symptoms. Physical symptoms of anxiety are complicated and may be overlooked.