Identifying Symptoms of Stress
According to the The American Institute of Stress: “Stress is a natural physical and mental reaction to life experiences. Everyone expresses stress from time to… Read More »Identifying Symptoms of Stress
Jamie Mahaffey
Mental Health Awareness Month: Suicide
Mental Health Awareness Month has been observed in May in the United States since 1949 and was started by the Mental Health America (MHA) organization… Read More »Mental Health Awareness Month: Suicide
Anger Management
According to Dictionary.com, anger is “a strong feeling of displeasure and belligerence aroused by a wrong; wrath; ire.” “Anger is ‘an emotional state that varies… Read More »Anger Management
Celebrating Black American Trailblazers in the field of Mental Health
February is known for “Black History Month.” The origin of this month’s distinction was in order to acknowledge and honor the achievements and contributions of… Read More »Celebrating Black American Trailblazers in the field of Mental Health
Enjoying the Holiday Season
Holidays can often bring a lot of pain, stress and depression for many. Taking care of yourself and being mindful of the meaning you make… Read More »Enjoying the Holiday Season
Seasonal Affective Disorder
Have you ever noticed that you have some symptoms of depression during the fall and winter, when there are longer periods of the limited sunlight?… Read More »Seasonal Affective Disorder
Identifying the signs of Alcohol/Substance Abuse/Addiction
According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), criteria for substance use disorders, include: • Alcohol or substance is taken in larger… Read More »Identifying the signs of Alcohol/Substance Abuse/Addiction
September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
If you or someone you know is in an emergency, call The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255) or call 911 immediately.The National Alliance on Mental… Read More »September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
Developing Time Management Skills
Who doesn’t want more time? Have you found yourself contemplating all that you would accomplish if only you had more time in a day? Perhaps,… Read More »Developing Time Management Skills
Increased Awareness for Transgender and Gender non-conforming Persons
The American Psychological Association encourages the public to become more familiar with and make efforts to understand the needs and experience of those who identify… Read More »Increased Awareness for Transgender and Gender non-conforming Persons