Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a widely-known mental health issue that develops in response to various traumatic events. The traces of this mental illness can be tracked throughout the entire history of humanity. But the first description of PTSD as we know...
Between a global pandemic, mass shootings, the threat of a war, and social justice issues, now more than ever parents need to know how to raise resilient children. I'm sure you've heard the phrase "helicopter parent" It describes a parent that 'hovers' over their...
If your'e searching online for 'therapist near me' - trust me, you don't want to just settle for one close to your home or office who conveniently fits into your schedule and who accepts your insurance. You want the best the best therapist you can find for you and...
The decision to go to therapy or counseling is a big deal. Most people kick the idea around for months, even years before they take action (not recommended btw). Therapy is an investment of time and money. So when it doesn't work, it feels like a waste of time and...
When we say the words, “I do,” we never imagine that one day we'll be going to therapy for divorce. But statistics point to the fact that many marriages do not make it. In fact, the CDC reports that 42% of marriages have a high probability of ending in divorce. Why...
If you’ve been feeling down, lonely, and isolated lately and can’t figure out why, it could have something to do with your social media habits. According to a recent study, social media use can increase depression and loneliness. For years we have suspected that...
Breakups can be brutal. Regardless of whether you were the one who ended things or you were on the other end of things, breaking up with someone you cared for deeply can be one of the most painful experiences in life. More often than not, after a breakup, people are...
Having a healthy level of confidence and self-esteem can help you achieve greater success in your professional and personal life. And while there are plenty of ways to build confidence, if you don't believe you're worth the effort, it won't really matter. This is when...
Warning: self-diagnosis ahead! If you search Google for "symptoms of adult ADHD" you are bound to end up confused and probably self-diagnosing yourself with some mental health disorder! There's been a lot of talk about childhood attention deficit hyperactivity...