Sometimes life can really weigh you down. Pressures from work can leave you feeling overwhelmed and exhausted, but even everyday life can press in and leave you feeling like there’s no escape. If you feel stressed out and overwhelmed lately, a mental health vacation...
As winter settles in, the sky clouds over, blocking out the sun. There is less light, and the days are shorter resulting in a chill that is tough to escape. In areas where there is a lot of snow and ice, people could find themselves confined to their homes for...
The holidays are upon us once again which means holiday parties, family get-togethers, and fun times with friends. It also means stress – lots and lots of holiday stress. While some people manage to breeze through the holiday season with barely a ruffled feather, most...
According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), almost 4% of American adults have PTSD. Of those, 37% have symptoms that are classified as severe. When a person experiences a trauma, the brain starts a process designed to sustain life. It first shuts down...
Many people who experience chronic pain often report that they struggle with anxiety and depression as well. This often leads to the question, “are chronic pain and depression related?” The answer is, that they can be. The Pain and Depression Connection ...
The COVID pandemic sent everyone reeling with lockdowns, isolation, and the social media frenzy mixing facts, conspiracy theories, and speculation. Fear, anxiety, and depression have been on a steady increase for the past two years, but for the most part, the focus...
