May is Mental Health Awareness Month, which begs an honest question. What is mental health, really? In a nutshell, mental health encompasses our inner world. It includes things like psychological and emotional well-being, as well as the nature of our relationships to...
Am I depressed? Depression is a common illness and is serious: One in 10 adults reports experiencing depression at some time in their life. This is not just feeling down for a day or two or sad because you have gone through a breakup. Clinical depression can affect...
You have probably heard people say this before. In fact, maybe you’re one of them, “why should I go to therapy? “What’s the point of wasting money talking to a stranger? I can talk to friends or family for free” Now, there is no denying it. There are absolutely...
Shame is excruciating and harmful. At its core, shame is the belief that we’re not good enough. Childhood is where most people acquire this message and the resulting shame-related wounds. What Contributes to Toxic Shame? Childhood abuse, neglect, trauma, bullying… all...
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...
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...
