The holidays are a time for celebration, connection, and often, stress. As therapists Miranda Barker, LICSW, Dr. Lucas Volini, LMFT and Letisha Harris, MA discuss in a recent …
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10 Warning Signs and Symptoms of Burnout: Causes and Recovery Tips
Let’s be real for a moment: Being a person can be exhausting. As humans, we carry a lot on our shoulders and don’t always give our bodies and minds the rest they need to recharge. …
Calm Your Mind: Tools to Help You in Moments of Panic or Anxiety
When anxiety or panic strikes, it can be overwhelming. In these moments, it’s important to have quick and effective tools to help ground yourself, regain control, and soothe your …
How Parent Counseling Can Help First Time Parents
If you’re reading this at 3:25am, feeding your beautiful new baby for what feels like the hundredth time tonight and trying to remember when you last showered, you’re in good …
How to Deal with Financial Stress as a Student
College isn’t cheap, and trying to ace your exams while paying off your student loans and putting food on the table can feel like too much to juggle. Financial stress affects …
How to Stop Worrying About Politics: 4 Tips to Cope with Political Anxiety
Are you struggling to manage your mental health because of recent political events? Do you find yourself constantly checking social media for an update or spending hours online …
PMS or PMDD: Differences, Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
All women go through a lot in their daily lives. From work stress to dealing with relationships and financial obligations to parenting and making sure the kids have everything they …
Understanding Sleep and Mental Health
Impact of Sleep on Mental Health We know that there is a close relationship between sleep and mental wellbeing. Poor sleep not only affects your mental health, but your mental …
Dealing With Holiday Stress? 5 Tips to Wind Down and Enjoy the Season
'Tis the season to be jolly, fa-la-la-la-la... and perpetually stressed out about finding the perfect gift, hosting the ultimate family feast, and turning your home into a …
What A Christmas Carol Teaches Us About Ourselves this Holiday Season
As I settled down to watch “The Muppet Christmas Carol” with my seven-year-old kiddo earlier this month, I found myself falling into my often tread path of wondering how I can tie …
Anger at Work: Techniques for Managing Workplace Rage and Resentment
Workplace anger has always been common, and living through the aftermath of the global pandemic certainly hasn't helped with alleviating work-related stress. If fluctuating work …
18 Mental Health Activities for Coping With Stress, Anxiety, Depression, and More
Self-care is key to maintaining good mental health, but how do you know which mental health activities will have the most positive impact on your mental well-being? While eating …
