When people divorce, up to 50% of the divorcees end up regretting it. Can couples avoid regrets by addressing issues before da ivorce becomes inevitable?
Concerned spouses might ask, “Why do people divorce? How can I keep my marriage healthy?” Let’s learn more about the causes of divorce and possible solutions.
Continue reading “Why Do People Divorce and Can Counseling Help?”
Eating disorders are common in the United States affecting around 30 million people.
These conditions are serious, and can lead to severe life-long problems, and even death.
Do you worry that your child may have an eating disorder? If you are curious about eating disorders in children, here is a guide for you to learn more.
Continue reading “How to Recognize if Your Child Has an Eating Disorder”
Approximately 43.8 Americans struggle with their mental health in any given year. This can range from minor anxiety to more pressing issues.
Behavioral addiction falls into this category. We need to place a greater focus on these types of mental health disorders to take a proactive approach to heal mental illness. Continue reading “A Guide to Behavioral Addiction”
It’s no secret that there is a big stigma affecting mental health in this country, but that problem can be even bigger for men.
Since June is Men’s Health Month, it’s time to learn more about men’s mental health.
Let’s go over important information about men and mental health in the United States. Continue reading “Men’s Health Month: Opening Up to Men’s Mental Health”
There are ways to help with stress and anxiety using pressure points. Â The video below will discuss some stabilization techniques you can use to help relax yourself.
Some types of mental health issues affect the different genders in different ways. Statistically, depression affects women twice as much as men.
Women are usually more susceptible to this dangerous disorder because of increased internal and external factors. Whether it’s changing hormones internally, or facing external problems like sexual assault, women need to make their well-being a priority.
Overcoming mental illness can feel impossible at times. The good news is that there are plenty of ways you can heal. Since May is Women’s Health Month, let’s learn more about women’s mental health issues and solutions. Continue reading “Women’s Health Month: Checking Your Mental Health is Just as Important as Your Physical Health”
Marriage is hard work. In the beginning, it’s magical, romantic, and exciting. However, as the years go by it takes a lot of effort to keep your marriage running smoothly.
Not to mention people change as they get older, and often you aren’t married to the same person you met decades earlier.
The question on the minds of many couples is when does a little adversity at home cross over into needing marital counseling? Continue reading “Signs That You Might Need Marriage Counseling”
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) can leave many people feeling like they are constantly riding a rollercoaster of emotions. The impulsive behaviors, and inability to control your extreme reactions, can make it hard to complete programs or fit in with new groups of friends.
Approximately 4 million Americans in the US have Borderline Personality Disorder, and many have gone undiagnosed because it is a very hard mental disorder to identify. Knowing some examples of Borderline Personality Disorder can help you to identify whether or not someone you know has it.
So, what are the examples of Borderline Personality Disorder, and what should you do if you suspect you have it?
We are here to answer all those questions. Let’s learn more about the signs of Borderline Personality Disorder and get the help you need and deserve. Continue reading “Understanding and Recognizing Borderline Personality Disorder”
Addiction to drugs and alcohol is an ongoing problem in our country. According to some sources, as many as 23.5 million people over the age of twelve (or possibly even more) are dependent on one of these substances in the United States today.
Sadly, only about twelve percent of them receive treatment for their addiction.
Many people continue to use for years, or even decades, and cannot break free no matter how hard they try. This is obviously detrimental to their physical health, but addiction ruins lives in many other ways as well. People suffering from addiction have difficulty keeping jobs, pursuing their dreams, and maintaining relationships with others.
Fortunately, there is help available. There are a wide variety of treatment options for people who want to get clean and sober. One option is the SMART Recovery Program. Continue reading “What is the Smart Recovery Program?”
There are ways to help reacclimate yourself to your current surroundings during a panic attack or other types of episodes. One of those ways is called 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Technique. Our own Nicole Bowker will explain in this video.