If you have a loved one struggling with a mental health disorder such as depression, it can be a challenging situation. You probably want to help. You may also be scared or nervous to say or do the wrong thing. Learning to support a loved one through mental illness or addiction is a learning process.Read More
Shame can be a significant factor in deciding to seek help and treatment for your mental health issues or addiction. You may feel ashamed and not want to tell anyone that you are struggling. Know that you are not alone. Learning to understand your shame will help you to work through it. The following suggestionsRead More
Understanding your mental health issues is an essential aspect of learning to live with these issues and work through them. Finding activities that help you to recharge your mind and body is key. We live in a hectic society, often going from one activity to the next. Learning to avoid burnout and maintain your overallRead More
Perfectionism can significantly affect your overall well-being. Feeling the need to be perfect can cause anxiety, depression, and many other mental health issues. Learning to better understand your mental health issues can help you understand why you feel the need to strive for perfection. Here are a few suggestions to help you begin to understandRead More
Many people find that exercise has a positive impact on their overall well-being. Â If you are looking for new activities to try, explore how exercising makes you feel. Here are a few different ways exercise can have a positive impact on mental health and overall well-being. If you haven’t exercised for some time or haveRead More
Finding your confidence can have an immense impact on your mental health. Everyone struggles with confidence for different reasons. Taking time to learn more about your mental health issues will help you work through many different areas of your life and develop your confidence. If you have begun to work on finding your confidence, hereRead More
If you are in recovery from addiction, you have gone through a tremendous transformation. You took a huge step when you decided to seek help and improve your life. For many people, that start was a little frightening and maybe even a little overwhelming. Through treatment, you pushed through your struggles and worked to betterRead More
Learning to manage and live with anxiety is essential to maintaining your overall well-being. You may love your job; however, you may experience significant anxiety while doing it. Learning to manage your anxiety better can be difficult. Take time to work with a mental health professional to learn what you are feeling and what isRead More
Divorce can be a highly emotional experience for everyone in the family. For some children, divorce can affect their mental health and overall well-being. Learning to help your children work through this tough time can often feel overwhelming. You desperately want to take away any of their stress or unhappiness. Know that you are notRead More
Having strong and supportive friendships in life is an essential component of overall well-being. Everyone needs to feel as if they are a member of a group. Everyone needs to feel as if they have supportive people with whom they feel safe enough to open up to and talk. As you enter into recovery, buildingRead More