by Carrie | May 25, 2023 | General Mental Health
As it is every year, June is Pride Month. Do you have any plans? Sure, with all that’s going on in the world, it would be easy to skip this year or hold off if you’ve never joined in the celebration. Of course, you can raise your flag all year long, but joining in the...
by Carrie | May 14, 2023 | Anxiety, General Mental Health
Anxiety disorders are the most common form of mental health problem in the world. They take many forms, but it’s not unusual for them to manifest in anxiety attacks. One type of anxiety plays out as a panic disorder. Therefore, it can be tricky to tell the difference...
by Carrie | Apr 24, 2023 | Depression, General Mental Health
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurological condition. As the name implies, it can impact a person’s ability to stay calm and focused. Bipolar, on the other hand, is a mood-based disorder. Its hallmark involves manic and depressive episodes. They...
by Carrie | Mar 14, 2023 | General Mental Health
Feeling stressed? Has burnout taken hold in your daily life? Maybe it’s time to get out of your normal routine and find some fun things to do in Columbus, Ohio to help relieve some of the stress you’re feeling. Columbus has some great options to relax and destress....
by Carrie | Jan 13, 2023 | General Mental Health
The internet is teeming with “life hacks.” And sure, it can be helpful to learn how to store food longer but some life hacks are more important than others. It is in that spirit that I offer this post. We live in a strange time. Not to mention, for nearly two years,...
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 | Jul 31, 2021 | General Mental Health
It’s not breaking news that physical exercise has many benefits. However, it’s not all about getting six-pack abs or buns of steel. Your workout routine does much more than shape, lift, and tone. It can enhance your mental health in multiple ways. Sure, plenty of you...
by Carrie | Apr 25, 2021 | General Mental Health
The terms anxiety and depression have become very commonplace in our modern discussion, especially when people use them in professional articles, online blog posts, and even social media feeds. This exposure can give us a sense of confidence that we truly understand...
by Carrie | Apr 12, 2021 | General Mental Health
To say that the COVID-19 pandemic has been a challenging experience from a mental health standpoint would be an understatement. According to an article published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in August 2020, over 5,000 people responded...