When you have worked hard to achieve a goal, but the results are not what you had hoped, it’s easy to feel discouraged and disappointed. However, career setbacks and failures are an inevitable part of life. Though the sting of disappointment is real, you can take steps to reframe the situation, regain perspective, and move […]
Does Money Really Buy Happiness? Why Having Money May not Make Life Easier
You have been told all your life that money can’t buy happiness. But when you’re struggling to make ends meet each month, you can’t help but wonder if just a bit of money would take some of the stress out of your life. While research shows that more money only increases happiness up to a […]
The Silent Struggle: Addressing Mental Health Amidst War
With ongoing conflicts around the world, millions of people are struggling to survive the traumas of war and political turmoil. Not only are people in conflict zones at risk of death or injury but even the survivors can be haunted by the effects of war for years to come. Additionally, anxiety, depression, and intense fear […]
When Women Get Interrupted: How to Command a Listening Ear
You’re in a meeting making an important point when a male colleague cuts you off mid-sentence. Or you’re out with friends telling a story when a guy you don’t even know jumps in to interrupt you. Sound familiar? If you’re a woman, you’ve likely dealt with this annoying and disrespectful experience more times than you […]
How to Handle the Topic of Racism With Your Child
You’ve noticed your child picking up on racial biases or making insensitive comments, and you want to have an open and thoughtful talk about racism. But where do you start? Racism is complicated, emotional, and can be uncomfortable to discuss. Even well-meaning parents can feel anxious about saying the wrong thing. As parents, discussing racism […]
ADHD and Its Common Comorbid Conditions
Maybe you’ve been dealing with symptoms that you suspect are related to ADHD. Yet you’re also struggling with mental health troubles that don’t present in the same way as ADHD. You’re working with a therapist to determine the proper diagnosis so that you can get the support you need. Or perhaps you’ve already been diagnosed […]
Overcoming Stigmas: Embracing Mental Health in the Christian Community
Despite lots of progress, stigmas surrounding mental health and therapy remain widespread. For example, in the large community of Christians, discussions about mental health can still be fraught with controversy, shame, and denial. Considering that nearly two-thirds of Americans are Christian, this can be a very debilitating trend for more than 200 million Americans. This […]
What are the Stages of Grief?
Everyone will experience some grief throughout their lives. Grief is a universal experience and the cost of loving. Not everything you love will be lost, but when someone or something you care about deeply is gone, grief comes rushing in to fill that void. Grief can even be triggered when you lose a loved one, a […]
From Brain to Behavior: Understanding the Neurological Basis of Social Anxiety
If you don’t struggle with it, it’s far too easy to assume that social anxiety is something a person can control. It’s even easier to mislabel it as someone being an introvert or anti-social. But, social anxiety has a deep neurological basis that is important to understand. Social anxiety affects critical areas of the brain […]
Recognizing the Symptoms of Post-COVID Depression
While the worst of the pandemic may be behind us, its effects still linger. Many people have found themselves struggling with depression and anxiety in the aftermath. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Experts say post-COVID depression is real, and recognizing the symptoms is the first step to getting help. In this post, we’ll […]