by Carrie | Nov 15, 2022 | Depression
Depression affects around 40 million US adults every year. It is estimated that around 10% of American adults suffer from some sort of depressive disorder, whether that is clinical depression, bipolar disorder, or anxiety-related disorders. As it impacts so many of...
by Carrie | Nov 11, 2022 | Depression
It can be incredible to recognize how many people love to help others. This reality is reaffirming and comforting. However, it does not mean we always get it right when it comes to help and support. In many cases, it is far more complex than a donation or an...
by Carrie | Sep 22, 2022 | Anxiety
At the moment of stress, you may strongly feel that the difference doesn’t matter. That’s understandable. However, understanding where anxiety ends and panic begins can be very helpful when it comes to getting the help you need. The mind and body seem to work in...
by Carrie | Aug 29, 2022 | Anxiety
You can think of anxiety as an alarm bell of sorts. It is warning us that a threat is present or looming. In humanity’s earliest days, more often than not, this alert system enabled our species to survive. However, for most people today, you can feel anxious for “no...
by Carrie | Jul 24, 2022 | General Mental Health
If you feel stressed, you are most definitely not alone. Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S. That doesn’t include the population of uncounted individuals struggling to deal with daily stress and tension. If left unattended, high-stress...
by Carrie | Jun 10, 2022 | General Mental Health
Right up front, let’s be clear about what is meant by LGBTQIA+. It stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, (questioning), intersex, asexual, and (agender). This is not meant to exclude anyone but rather to be as welcoming as possible. Over the past...
by Carrie | Mar 16, 2022 | Depression
Most people experience some version of the “winter blues.” For some people, however, it is a debilitating mental condition. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a form of depression. The official name is Major Depressive Disorder with Seasonal Pattern. It can emerge...
by Carrie | Feb 28, 2022 | Anxiety
Have you ever felt fearful or anxious about becoming unwell? Do you find yourself in public worrying about germs, bacteria, or viruses that could possibly get you sick? Perhaps you worry about your health or often seek reassurance from friends, family, or doctors that...
by Carrie | Jan 31, 2022 | Anxiety
Anxiety is the most common mental health issue in the U.S. Over 40 million Americans report struggling with anxiety. Who knows what the unreported numbers are? Long story short: You are not alone and anxiety is nothing to be ashamed of. Life is stressful — especially...
by Carrie | Jan 16, 2022 | Family
Feeling disconnected in 2022 can sometimes seem like the new normal. Political divisions, civil unrest, and all the fallout from pandemic lockdowns are enough to divide any group of people. These factors can even play a role in family disconnection, although personal...
