Depression is one of the most common mental disorders in the United States that affects millions of Americans every day. In fact, according to the National Institute of Mental Health, 17.3 million adults in the United States had at least one major depressive episode in 2017. For some individuals, depression can result in severe impairments […]
Understandably, death is something that’s hard to cope with. We miss those we loved and shared our lives with, but it is also a time to reflect and remember the good times. The loss of a loved one is a tragic event in anyone’s life. The phrase “moving on” is hard to understand and is […]
Quick, shallow breaths. Clammy, shaking palms. Feeling like the world is closing in around you. We all experience anxiety from time to time — but what happens when anxiety becomes more than just a transient feeling? An astounding number of people suffer from a clinical anxiety disorder every year: 40 million Americans, or approximately 18% […]
70 to 80 percent of women will experience, at a minimum, the “baby blues” after giving birth. But what happens when the baby blues consumes your entire life, making it difficult to care for your newborn baby? Then you’re most likely dealing with a case of postpartum depression Awareness of postpartum depression has been on […]
Medical professionals are aware of the link between appetite and anxiety, however the connection still isn’t fully understood. We all respond differently to anxiety, however, many sufferers report that stress results in not only appetite changes, but also changes in how they relate to food and enjoy eating. Externally, appetite issues caused by anxiety may […]
For many people struggling with body image issues, counting calories becomes a way of life. If you routinely check packaging labels, keep a food journey and obsess over what you’re eating on a daily basis, it’s time to redirect your focus. For most of the last hundred years, we have been told that calorie counting […]
The perception you have of your own body is your body image. In today’s society, we are often coerced into believing that we can only be considered to be attractive if we’ve got clear skin, an ideal shape and a thin body. For many of us, this just isn’t the case. When we fail to […]
Between changing dirty diapers and soothing screaming babies, the struggles of being a new mom are real. Given the challenges of being a new parent, every new mother deserves someone in their court — and for many women, that means consulting a licensed therapist and getting help with handling the stresses of being a new […]
If you grew up shy, then you’re probably familiar with the more obvious symptoms of social anxiety: blushing, clammy palms, refusal to speak to strangers. But what happens when normal childhood shyness becomes a full-blown psychological disorder? Social anxiety disorder, otherwise known as ‘social phobia’ or ‘social anxiety,’ develops when a person’s fear of facing […]
As much as we associate the holidays with happiness and warmth, not everybody can get into the holiday spirit. Some people may be dealing with difficult family members or grieving a loss — while others may be suffering from a form of depression known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Estimates suggest as many as 10 […]