Walking is an underrated activity that has the power to drastically improve a person’s mental health. It is a simple, low-impact exercise that can be done anywhere, at any time, and by people of all ages and abilities. Walking for mental health can be especially...
Depression
How to Help an Employee with Mental Health Issues
Operating a business with employees is difficult for a variety of reasons, but one of the largest areas employers need to concern themselves with is employee mental health. Mental health issues are challenging for anyone to deal with, and navigating this within the...
Counseling for Teens
New Dimensions provides teen counseling programs in Katy, The Woodlands, and Houston, Texas. If you have a teenager who is struggling with depression, anxiety, panic attacks, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, behavioral problems, PTSD, substance abuse, or other mental...
How to Help Your Teen Overcome the Loss of a Parent
Losing a parent is one of the most difficult experiences anyone can go through, and for a teenager, it can feel impossible to cope with. Adolescents are already dealing with huge life changes and unique challenges as they navigate their way through high school,...
Foods that Improve Your Mood
Food is not just essential for the body, but it is also important for the mind. The right kind of food can keep you feeling happy, relaxed, and healthy mentally. On the other hand, eating the wrong kind of food can leave you feeling lethargic, irritable, and downright...
Understanding the Link between Sadness and Violence
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently released a study with findings that indicate a rise in violence due to increased sadness among individuals, particularly teen girls in the United States. The study reports that teen girls are experiencing a...
How to Handle Social Rejection
Have you ever been picked last in a dodgeball game? It probably hurt a little as you anxiously waited for your name to be called. How about a fallout with your close friends? All of a sudden you are excluded from the group hangouts. You cannot sit with them at lunch...
The Long-Term Emotional and Physical Effects of COVID
As of 2023, the COVID-19 pandemic has seemingly had an impact on every single aspect of our lives. Aside from just the physical health implications, the pandemic has also led to both emotional and psychological effects on individuals. For many, it is safe to say that...
Rising Self-Harm Among Teens: Understanding the Causes and Solutions
Mental health has always been an important issue, but it has become even more pressing in recent years, especially among teenagers. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), around 10-20% of adolescents worldwide experience mental health issues, with...
Warning Signs That Your College Student (Son/Daughter) Is Depressed
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