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Overcoming the Stigma of Seeking Mental Health Treatment
"Snap out of it." "Cheer up!" "What's wrong with you?" "Stop being so dramatic." "Get over it already." Hearing these phrases while struggling to maintain positive mental health is detrimental. Our words have power, and the language we choose stems from deep-rooted...
Treatment Options For Depression
Every person is unique, and the treatment that works best for you may not work best for someone else. Thankfully, there are numerous evidence-based treatment options available for treating depression. Psychotherapy, medication, or some combination of the two can...
Teen Depression
Most teenagers have days where their energy is low and they feel down or have the “blahs." These moments usually coincide with life stressors that a teenager is facing and typically are short-lived. Some teenagers, however, experience depression, which is a much...
How To Manage Workplace Burnout
Burnout. What is it, and how does one manage it? According to the World Health Organization, burnout is an occupational phenomenon. It results from "chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed." Work burnout results from business-related pressure....
What is Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder, formerly known as manic-depressive illness, is a severe mental health condition. If you live with bipolar disorder, it is imperative to be aware of your specific symptoms and the various treatments available. Support systems are also invaluable for...
Substance Abuse Counseling for Teenagers
The overall goal of the adolescent substance abuse program is to help teenagers and their families develop the skills they need to resolve problems and manage feelings and behaviors effectively without using drugs or alcohol. The programs are designed to be intensive...
Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Oppositional Defiant Disorder is characterized by a pattern of angry/irritable mood, argumentative or defiant behavior, and/or vindictiveness. Teenagers with Oppositional Defiant Disorder may show the disruptive behavior only at home or may show the behavior in...
10 Things You Should Know About Stress
It mау seem that thеrе’ѕ nоthіng you саn do about your ѕtrеѕѕ lеvеl. Thе bіllѕ аrеn’t gоіng tо ѕtор coming, thеrе will nеvеr be mоrе hours іn thе dау for аll уоur еrrаndѕ, аnd уоur career or family rеѕроnѕіbіlіtіеѕ will always bе dеmаndіng. But уоu hаvе a lot mоrе...
How To Help Someone With Depression
Seeing someone you care for experience the life-altering pain of depression can be an overwhelming experience. Searching for the "right" thing to do can be equally overwhelming as you're bombarded with varying advice and information. Before anything else, it's...
Surviving a Suicide
Overcoming a Suicide: Allow yourself time to grieve. Don’t deny the pain. Attending the funeral can be helpful in allowing you to accept the death and begin the process of saying goodbye. Be aware of your body’s reactions. Psychosomatic problems may emerge. Do not...