• 3 Reasons Why It Is Important to Talk About Your Trauma

    Trauma is always a complex subject to talk about with others. Not only can it re-trigger past experiences, but it also brings up pain that has not been fully processed. Although it is best to talk about trauma with a professional who can help you resolve your pain and brainstorm practical ways to move forward in your life, it is essential to talk about your trauma with others. For example, if you find you are being re-triggered by past [...]

  • Why Some “Healthy Eating” Trends Lead to Body Image Disorder

    It’s a great thing to want to eat healthier, but these days, some of the diets and food trends out there are going a bit too far and affecting people’s mental health - even causing body image disorder. For a lot of people, the pressure to eat perfectly or stick to strict food rules gives them guilt and anxiety and makes them feel like a failure. Over time, this can lead to unhealthy relationships with food and even contribute to [...]

  • A Simple Guide to Keep Kids Safe Online and Tackle Gaming Addiction

    The world is becoming more and more digital, and with it, the rise in digitally-induced mental illnesses such as gaming addiction. With the growing popularity of online games, it’s now becoming much more challenging to find any balance between fun and the risk of addiction. This type of addiction is not well known by many adults, and yet, it’s already being listed among the top-growing addictions in young adults. Children themselves are oblivious to how addictive the video games [...]

  • Some Common (and More Hidden) Signs of Anger Issues

    We’ve all been angry at one point or another. Perhaps your anger is a thing of legend among your loved ones, or maybe you feel that you don’t struggle with anger. One of the challenging things about anger is that you can’t always predict what will happen and how you’ll react. Anger is one of those big emotions that can overtake you if you aren’t careful or haven’t learned how to regulate your emotions effectively. Anger can show up in [...]

  • How to Cheer Up a Depressed Husband

    Depression is hard on a marriage. It erodes the relationship through isolation, emotional unavailability, irritability, sadness, fatigue, and decreased libido. Depression is a mental condition that may require the help of a counselor to arm your husband with the necessary skills and strategies to overcome symptoms. However, there are ways you can cheer up your depressed husband alongside counseling. Cheering Up a Depressed Husband Try the following tips to help your depressed husband feel a little bit more like [...]

  • Aging in America: Should You Take Care of Your Aging Parents?

    As the cost of living continues to rise, a majority of Americans are struggling to make ends meet and keep up with household expenses. More and more people are living in debt and cannot afford to have emergency savings to turn to on those inevitable rainy days. Amidst these financial struggles, having to care for one’s aging parents can present a significant challenge. Aging in America has become increasingly expensive. Care homes and paid caregivers are unfortunately out of [...]

  • Understanding How Sensory Processing Affects Child Behavior

    If your child seems to have strong reactions to some simple everyday things, like bright lights, loud noises, or certain textures, it might leave you scratching your head, wondering what’s going on. These strong reactions can be confusing and disheartening, especially when they lead to behaviors that seem hard to manage. What many parents don’t realize is that sensory processing disorder (SPD) might be at the heart of confusing child behavior. Sensory processing disorder makes it hard for children [...]

  • Tips for Conquering Menopause and Anxiety

    Menopause is a natural transition for women, but its emotional and mental symptoms are rarely addressed. Society focuses heavily on a girl’s stages of puberty, pregnancy, and post-partum but seems to lessen its focus on menopause and its effects on mental health. Many women struggle with menopause and anxiety due to hormone fluctuations. Menopause: A Natural Transition Menopause is the transitional period between menstruation and post-menopause when a woman stops the menstrual cycle altogether. This transitional period begins in [...]

  • 3 Reasons You May Need an Anger Therapist

    Everyone struggles with anger. But when it starts to negatively impact relationships with people you love, it may be time to see an anger therapist. Although therapy does not carry the same stigma it once did, a person who is struggling with anger may not feel the need to see a therapist. After all, everyone gets angry and expresses it from time to time. But suppose the angry person is exploding at inappropriate times, and it is causing them [...]