Mental health counseling is not just for people who have severe mental health issues or specific mental health problems. You can go to therapy for anything that’s bothering you or whatever you want to improve in your life. Here are some examples of why people go to therapy: Leaving an abusive relationship Grieving the loss…
Therapy is your time to concentrate on you, who you want to be, and what you want for your life. Mental health therapy, also referred to as counseling or psychotherapy, is a collaborative process between you and a mental health professional where you learn how to live your best life. Therapists offer structured time to…
ADHD is a mental health condition that is typically diagnosed in children but some adults may grow up without knowing they have it. There are three types of ADHD — primarily inattentive (formerly known as Attention Deficit Disorder or ADD), primarily hyperactive, and combined presentation (both inattentive and hyperactive). The following are the criteria for…
PTSD can occur after a traumatic, frightening, or shocking event. Typically people with this condition can be stuck in a “fight-flight-or-freeze” pattern of hyper-vigilance, which can cause both physical and mental health problems. Most people will exhibit a traumatic response after a scary event, but PTSD happens when those symptoms persist. Sometimes the symptoms will…
Formerly known as manic depression, bipolar disorder is a mental health illness marked by severe mood swings. People with bipolar disorder may experience large emotional highs, known as mania or hypomania, and deep emotional lows, known as depression. The cycling of these episodes may cause a psychotic episode, or a break from reality. Bipolar I…
Perfectionism is a mental health problem that can cause you misery and stress. If you feel like everything has to be absolutely the way you desire it, and if you feel like you have to control many things in your life, then you may be a perfectionist. Here are a few signs that your drive…
While all of us worry sometimes, anxiety is prolonged and intense worry that interferes with your life and risks your wellbeing. Signs and symptoms of anxiety include: Worrying so much that you can’t focus on daily tasks Worrying that is so intense, you feel like you can’t live your life Feelings of agitation, including increased…
While all of us feel sad sometimes, depression is when these feelings get overwhelming and last a long time. Signs of depression include intense or long-lasting: Feelings of hopelessness about the future Lack of interest in your day-to-day activities or the people around you Difficulty convincing yourself to get out of bed in the morning…
The following are some signs that your relationship can benefit from couples counseling: You find yourself fantasizing about someone else who might be “the right one” for you You feel alone or lonely You feel disgust when you think of your partner You feel happier when your partner or loved one isn’t around or when…
Mental health therapy can be one part of a plan to help improve your mental health and your overall health care. Here are some other tips that will help improve your mental health and wellbeing: Get enough sleep, ideally seven to nine hours. Eat nutritious meals. Exercise regularly. Go outdoors. Find ways to deal with…