Season-Changing Mental Health Activities The sun’s coming out, the temperature is rising, and… you’re feeling depressed. While people typically experience the effects of seasonal affective disorder (SAD) in the fall and winter months, this condition can also cause some individuals to feel depressed in the…

Addiction can take many forms—for example, people can become addicted to smoking cigarettes, drinking alcohol, using drugs, gambling, and shopping. But regardless of the type of addiction in question, many members of the mental health community use the “four Cs” to determine whether someone is…

When someone lives through a traumatic event, they may begin experiencing symptoms such as anxiety, flashbacks, and nightmares. If these symptoms worsen, interfere with the person’s daily routine, or persist for an extended period of time (months or years), it’s referred to as post-traumatic stress…

It has been said before that there are benefits to setting boundaries with family, friends,  and coworkers. To do this you need to actively communicate your needs and wants in any  given situation. Being able to communicate in this way can lead to many benefits…

Many times, depression can make you feel like you have lost your desire to do just about anything. Other times it can cause you to lose sleep or skip meals. That alone can zap your energy and add to the apathetic cycle of no motivation. …

You’ve probably heard of meditation, a practice that focuses on clearing your mind to improve your overall well-being. But how familiar are you with it? Here are three things you never knew about meditation. 1. Meditation Has Been Around for Thousands of Years While meditation…