What is going on with me? Am I depressed?

What is going on with me? Am I depressed?

There is a saying: “when life gives you a lemon, make lemonade”. You know it, right? But what happens when you are so tired, sad, overwhelmed, and just feel empty inside at some point? Is this normal? When should you be worried?Being Unhappy Isn’t the Same As Being...
How to Recognize Depression in Children, Teens and Adults

How to Recognize Depression in Children, Teens and Adults

Though it is a difficult subject to talk about, understanding and recognizing the symptoms of depression and suicidal thinking is incredibly important. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...
Why Kids Need Counseling (And Why You Need to Care)

Why Kids Need Counseling (And Why You Need to Care)

With the age of the internet, the global impact of COVID, and the day-and-age where people are quick to counter and cancel others — life can seem overwhelmingly stressful.  Systems and processes designed to make life easier and keep us safe can in turn have...
What Did the Pandemic Do to Our Mental Health

What Did the Pandemic Do to Our Mental Health

It’s no secret that the pandemic has created one of the world’s largest modern health crises. But with the physical symptoms of covid being so prevalent, the mental implications have been left on the sidelines. This pandemic will affect us all in one way or...
How Do You Know If It’s Mental Illness or “Just Stress”?

How Do You Know If It’s Mental Illness or “Just Stress”?

Mental health disorders, or mental illnesses, are as varied as physical health disorders. They can range from depression and anxiety to bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. Mental disorders affect your mood, your thoughts, and your behaviors. They can be minor and easy...