April: National Stress Awareness Month
It seems that in today’s society, stress is an epidemic. People are stressed out from work, family, money, society, politics, etc. Many people are overwhelmed… Read More »April: National Stress Awareness Month
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Patients Access to Medication Hindered by $21 Billion Settlement
An interesting story from the New York Times explaining how an agreement between attorneys general and major drug distributors increased scrutiny on medications for A.D.H.D.,… Read More »Patients Access to Medication Hindered by $21 Billion Settlement
Reducing Stress During the Holiday Season
The holiday season is often marked with joy, cheer, kindness, and a general warmth. Decorations sparkle, fireplaces and candles are aflame, and hot chocolate is… Read More »Reducing Stress During the Holiday Season
November: The Month of Kindness
November, the month to give thanks, right? Thanksgiving is a nice sentiment. As a holiday, it represents giving thanks to the earth that provided food,… Read More »November: The Month of Kindness
How to Scare Away Your Ghosts with Therapy
October is depression and mental health awareness month. Have you found it difficult to get excited about apple picking, chilly weather, scary movies, and pumpkin… Read More »How to Scare Away Your Ghosts with Therapy
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
According to John Hopkins Medicine, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, also known as PMDD, is a chronic condition that presents itself as a severe form of PMS… Read More »Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
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
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