Post Pandemic: Do People Have More Anxiety Now?

Post Pandemic: Do People Have More Anxiety Now?

Life before. Remember how innocent we all were? Most of us could never have conceived of what happened. It’s safe to say the pandemic shook us all. It changed almost every aspect of life. Things once totally taken for granted – dismissed as “normal” – vanished....
5 Qualities to Look for In a Good Therapist

5 Qualities to Look for In a Good Therapist

For many, the prospect of therapy – of having to open up and share your deepest most vulnerable self with a stranger – is terrifying. In fact, fear is cited as one of the main reasons many people who could benefit from therapy opt out, instead. However, the key to...
How Childhood Trauma & Neglect  Adversely Impact Adulthood

How Childhood Trauma & Neglect Adversely Impact Adulthood

Multiple studies attest to the lasting impact of childhood trauma, violence, and neglect. The residual effects carry through into adulthood and continue to hinder quality of life. Childhood neglect and trauma manifest both physically and mentally. Left unchecked (or...
Signs of Depression and When to Seek Help

Signs of Depression and When to Seek Help

True or false? If you’re able to get out of bed each morning and make it into work, you can’t be that depressed.  If you guessed false, you’re correct. Depression can begin like a fog or accumulation of clouds, gathering over time. It can look different depending on...
Covid and Mental Health: What Did We Learn?

Covid and Mental Health: What Did We Learn?

When watching a TV show, documentary, or YouTube video, it’s easy to detect content filmed pre Covid. Remember how innocent we all once were? Covid shook the world as it swept through, spreading an unhealthy dose of anxiety and depression along with harmful particles....
How to Stop Negative Thoughts

How to Stop Negative Thoughts

Thoughts are powerful. Maybe you’ve noticed – the more negative they are, the more they command your attention. Studies suggest that around 80% of scenarios that replay in the average person’s brain are negative. In fact, the reason you’re here today is partially...