How to Regulate Your Emotions
Learning how to regulate your emotions is a critical skill that impacts not only your mental well-being but also your relationships and overall quality of life. Emotional regulation isn’t about suppressing feelings; it’s about managing them in a way that allows you to act in your best interest. In this article, we’ll discuss various skills […]
Does Meditation Help Anxiety and Depression?
In a world increasingly dense with stress and mental health challenges, meditation has gained attention as a potential treatment. The practice has been around for millennia, but many still wonder: Does meditation help anxiety and depression? We’ll dig into this question, and look at the scientific evidence that sheds light on this question, offering insights […]
What Are the Differences Between Anorexia and Bulimia?
Many people who struggle with an eating disorder may be unsure of the symptoms of anorexia and bulimia and what process they are struggling with. However, it is important to encourage individuals to see a doctor and seek treatment for their disorder if they experience any symptoms. Let’s take a closer look at some of […]
Is Anxiety Becoming More Prevalent?
Anxiety can be a challenging condition to manage, especially if life events are creating chaos, uncertainty, and suffering in your daily environment. One issue that has affected a large percentage of the global population for the past two years is the COVID-19 pandemic. Millions, if not billions, of people worldwide face health and financial challenges […]
How Do You Bring Estranged Family Members Back Together?
A sense of loss and grief often results when family members don’t communicate, regardless of the relationship quality. According to Karl Pillemers book, “Fault Lines: Fractured Families and How to Mend Them,” over 67 million Americans are estimated to be estranged from a family member. Distance from a family member can be a […]
Preventing Burnout While Working in Treatment
Mental health care providers often find it difficult to stave off burnout. It’s not just clinicians, either. Simply being involved in treatment can take a toll on your mental health. According to SAMHSA, in substance abuse treatment alone, turnover can be as high as 50% for staff and 32% for counselors. In a profession […]