Have you heard of Mental Spring Cleaning? Every spring, people turn their focus and energy to their homes to get rid of clutter and let in fresh air. Have you ever considered doing this with your mind? Just like de-cluttering, organizing, and airing out our homes, it’s also important to do maintenance with our brains. […]
Author: Jenny Helms
Millennials are the Most Depressed Age Group During Pandemic
Millennials are struggling more than other age groups with their mental health during the coronavirus pandemic. As a refresher, this is the age group born between 1981 and 1994/6, ages 25 to 40 years old. According to a 2019 report from the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, major depression diagnoses are rising at a faster rate […]
Navigating the Golden Years: Understanding and Supporting Geriatric Mental Health
Paving the Way for Fulfilling Mental Well-being in Later Life As we age, our mental health remains as crucial as our physical health, yet it often receives significantly less attention. Geriatric mental health—the study and care of mental health issues in the elderly—is a vital field that helps ensure our golden years are not just […]
Overcoming Anxiety: Benefits of Therapy and Coping Strategies
Anxiety is a common mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It can manifest in various ways, including generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety, panic disorder, and specific phobias. If left untreated, anxiety can lead to a range of negative consequences, including difficulty with daily tasks, low self-esteem, and strained relationships. Fortunately, therapy is […]
Overcoming Depression: The Benefits of Therapy and Available Treatments
Depression is a mental health disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. It is a complex illness that can have a profound impact on a person’s life, making it difficult to function in everyday activities, work, and social life. Depression is not a sign of weakness or personal failure, but rather a medical condition that […]
Overcoming Trauma: How Trauma Therapy Can Benefit You
Overcoming the Negative Effects of Trauma through Active Therapy Trauma is a devastating experience that can leave individuals with physical, emotional, and psychological scars. It can be triggered by various factors such as violence, abuse, accidents, and natural disasters. The impact of trauma can affect a person’s life in various ways, such as their relationships, […]
Parenting is Hard.
Rebellion One of the most valuable phrases I’ve learned when working with families is: Rules – Relationship = Rebellion This concept was originally created to help step-parents and blended families understand the oh-so common rebellion that can happen when a step-parent steps into a child’s life and tries to enforce rules, while failing to foster […]
Psychiatric Medication and Eating Disorders
When clients with eating disorders seek medication management for healing their eating disorder or other mental health concerns like depression or anxiety, it’s important to work with a medication provider who understands eating disorders, mental health, and the complexities of how medications interact with common ED behaviors. Why work with someone who understands ED behaviors? […]
Psychiatric Medication Management: What You Need to Know
Managing psychiatric medication can be a challenging and complex process. With so many different medications available and varying individual responses, it is essential to have a thorough understanding of the medication being prescribed and how it should be taken. This article will discuss the basics of psychiatric medication management, including medication types, dosages, side effects, […]
Psychotherapy vs. Counseling
Therapy vs. coaching. What’s the difference between therapy and coaching?