The holidays are typically portrayed as joyous times full of celebrations and connecting with loved ones. But many people don’t experience the holidays in this way. They may experience feelings of sadness that last throughout the holiday season known as the “holiday blues.” Symptoms include […]
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Minding Mental Health – For Ourselves and Others
Did you know that 1 in 5 Americans experience mental illness in a given year? And less than 50% seek treatment? Many more Americans are suffering from stress, anxiety, and burnout. The world is challenging and uncertain right now with the pandemic and related issues, […]
How to Overcome Catastrophic Thinking
Are you sometimes guilty of catastrophizing? Some of you might not be familiar with the term so I’ll define it for you. It is the tendency to imagine the worst possible outcome when there isn’t really any evidence that anything bad will happen. It can […]
Facing Your Fears
This world is a scary place these days. There is a lot of uncertainty and that creates fear. And fear is the root of many of our issues and struggles. What are your fears? Here are a few of mine: Harm coming to a loved […]
The Darkness of Depression
Are you feeling depressed? Has someone close to you struggled with depression? Many of us have been touched by depression at some point in our lives. And I have to believe that depression has been on the rise with all that is going on in […]