As humans, we are all prone to unhealthy thinking habits sometimes. Whether it’s overgeneralizing, constant comparison to others, or blaming ourselves for something that has wider implications outside of our own impact, it’s natural to let these thoughts run wild once in a while. However, when we begin to fall into a pattern of ruminating on these thoughts, we experience cognitive distortions. … [Read more...] about How to Challenge Cognitive Distortions
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How to Talk to Your Therapist About Depression
When we’re feeling depressed, it can be tempting to act like everything is fine. We don’t want to worry our loved ones and it can even feel like if we just wait it out, the feeling might go away on its own. However, keeping your feelings to yourself can feel isolating and likely make the situation worse. Even if you have a therapist, opening up that you’re struggling can feel daunting. If you … [Read more...] about How to Talk to Your Therapist About Depression
5 Best Foods for Mental Health
It’s common knowledge that what we eat affects our physical health, but it’s important to know that the food we put in our body can also affect our mental health just as much. Our stomach has often been referred to as our second brain and it’s for a good reason: the two are constantly informing one another of what’s happening in our bodies and what we need. So what exactly are the best foods for … [Read more...] about 5 Best Foods for Mental Health
Does CBD Help With Anxiety?
If you experience anxiety, depression, PTSD, or a myriad of other issues, finding a treatment that helps your mental health can feel exhausting and often frustrating. For many people, the search to find the right prescription medicine has felt unsuccessful and discouraging. You may start to feel like there’s no solution in sight when it comes to a prescription that might work for you. It could be … [Read more...] about Does CBD Help With Anxiety?
Looking Out for Signs of Depression in Teens
If you’re a parent or caretaker of a teenager, trying to understand how they’re feeling can seem difficult. Between life changes, school, current events, interpersonal relationships, and everything else that accompanies growing up, it may be hard to keep up with the emotional state of your teenager. As a parent, you’re bound to worry when your teen might be going through a rough time. Everyone, … [Read more...] about Looking Out for Signs of Depression in Teens
Can a Therapist Help with Stress?
Feeling stress sometimes is a natural part of life. Whether it’s from things you deal with everyday or from a major life event, stress is normal and sometimes even healthy. However, if stress has started to make it so you’re having trouble functioning in your day to day life, it may be time to seek help. But how? If you’re wondering, “can a therapist help with stress?”, then you’re on the right … [Read more...] about Can a Therapist Help with Stress?
