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...
Dealing with grief is one of the most painful things in life that we can experience. The finality of losing someone (or something) can trigger a range of emotions from anger, anxiety, sadness, and even depression. When dealing with grief, it can feel like you can’t...
For many of us, drinking is something that is done on occasion and in moderation. Having a glass or two of champagne on New Year’s Eve or a cocktail with friends at dinner is nothing to be concerned about. Neither is a couple beers with the guys on Football Sunday or...
How long has it been since you checked your Facebook page or instagram account? If you're like most people, you use social media many times throughout the day. If you're like many people, you use social media as an escape. And if you're like many of those people,...
I hear all kinds of questions early on in therapy for depression. “Does therapy for depression work?” “How long does therapy take?” “Do you think you can help me not feel depressed?” Here’s the thing. Therapy doesn’t always work the same way. It’s...
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy have been shown over the years to be incredibly effective at helping people recognize and change their behaviors and improve their lives. However, with as much potential as therapy has for everyone,...