Category: Mental Health

Social media is a cool concept. But if left unchecked, it can be a parent’s worst nightmare — resulting in unhealthy behavior…and even death.  Unfortunately, parents of teens often learn about secretive online behaviors when it’s already too late. In the world of social media, teens can be secretive, which makes it hard for parents…

Thinking — it’s something we all do. A lot. In fact, researchers say we have somewhere between 50,000 and 70,000 thoughts a day. That’s a lot of thoughts. The question is: How many of these thoughts are negative? How many chip away at a positive self-image? Which ones do you worry or obsess over? Makes…

Alzheimer’s is an unfortunate reality that many Americans face. The Alzheimer’s Association estimates that more than 5 million people are living with Alzheimer’s. And every 67 seconds, one American will develop this deadly disease. Here are 11 things you need to know about Alzheimer’s. 1.    It’s the sixth-leading cause of death in the United States.…

We use mobile phone applications for finding restaurants, staying in touch, checking the weather, getting an update on stocks and maybe playing a few games. So it shouldn’t be surprising that an increasing number of smartphone owners use their devices to improve their mental health. Yes, the mobile phone has become your personal pocket-sized counselor,…

It’s an average Monday morning. And in truth, this kind of average is anything but mundane. The day starts with trying to get the kids off to school while texting your husband about dinner. Simultaneously, you’re sipping a cup of joe to wake up from a sleepless night. And you’re worried you may have forgotten…

Winter is the time of the year when the days grow shorter, the nights grow longer and in many parts of the country, the time spent outdoors becomes less. At the same time, the mirth and merriment of the holidays begins, helping many to substitute outdoor activities for more indoor pleasures. But not everybody can…

Nobody changes until not changing hurts more. If you’ve reached that point and want to change what’s been holding you back, therapy can be a potent supportive tool in readjusting and improving your decisions and with them your pain and life. Revealing your private thoughts and struggles to a new stranger, even a professional, can…

It can happen to anyone at any moment. You’re doing something that’s part of your normal activity — driving down the road, shopping for groceries, waiting to pick up the children at school — and it strikes. You get a sudden wave of intense fear enveloping you for no apparent reason. There’s no danger present,…

You can call it therapy, psychotherapy or counseling, but seeking help for life’s problems all involve the same procedures – meeting with a licensed therapist and talking about your behaviors, feelings, issues, responses and beliefs. Sometimes counseling involves treatment with medication, and other times, it’s just talk. Therapists may use interactive play or skills that…

Tom was headed to the big party.  He silently reviewed who would be there, what he might say to them and how long he would stay. He looked over his clothes, flicking away a spot of dust on his collar. He had forgotten to get the suit dry cleaned before the event. He hoped no…