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Supporting an adult child who is struggling with drug abuse or alcohol abuse or a mental health crisis can be a challenging and delicate situation. Recognizing the difference between a healthy relationship versus unhealthy caregiving and codependency is essential. Here are some things that can you in creating and maintaining a healthy relationship with your…
Parents profoundly impact their children’s behavior, attitudes, and values. Children often model their behavior after what they see their parents doing. When parents tell their children not to engage in certain behaviors, like drinking alcohol, but then engage in those behaviors themselves, it sends mixed messages. Children may become confused about what is acceptable or…
We often see kids who go off whose parents thought they would be okay, and to their shock, their kids begin to have significant issues very quickly on campus for many different reasons. Some parents may be in denial trying to prop them up and make it look like they’re doing better than they are;…
There’s a difference between isolation and solitude. You choose solitude because you like to be alone, but often, when working from home, people aren’t choosing it; they have been forced to be alone, and that isolation can cause disconnection, and disconnection is a place that addiction thrives in. It can be a natural progression of…
What is Teen Suicide? Childhood and adolescence carry challenges that can be hard to manage. This time is full of major change, identity questions, pressures to fit in, and bullying. There can sometimes be too much to handle, resulting in feelings of being overwhelmed, depression, and, in extreme cases, suicidal thoughts. Teen suicide is where…
Content Warning: This post discusses suicide and self-harm. Often, people who feel suicidal have underlying mental health conditions that can be diagnosed and managed, if they can get the proper help that they need. According to the CDC, in 2019, suicide was the tenth leading cause of death among all ages in the United States….
Although the holiday season is often viewed as a joyful time of year, it is also a time that can induce stress and depression. In fact, a recent survey found that 80% of people find the season to be “somewhat” or “very” stressful. The demands of cooking, shopping, finances, cleaning, and entertaining can all be…
Mindfulness, or the ability to be fully present in the moment, can have many health benefits. From decreased stress, anxiety, and depression, to increased levels of focus, happiness, and better sleep, research has found that the practice of mindfulness can have a positive impact on one’s mental health. Let’s take a closer look into what…
In the last decade, social media use has drastically increased among all ages. Today, according to the Pew Research Center, 72% of adults in the United States use some type of social media. The convenience of being easily connected to friends and family is often seen as a positive aspect of social media; however, there…
I remember it all too well. I was in 4th grade and started to develop this fixation with the number 8. Little by little, it crept its way into my life and began to dictate how I functioned. It started by counting my steps in increments of 8. Then it evolved into having to take…
The term “mental health problem” is similar to the term “injury” in that there are multiple types, severities, and treatments for each. Just like doctors treat a sprained ankle differently than they treat a broken ankle, mental health professionals don’t treat mild depression the same way they treat severe depression. There’s an important difference between…
For some people, the change of seasons is a welcomed one. For others, it can be dreaded. As many as 10 million Americans experience a drastic change in mood during the transition from summer to fall, known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). SAD is often referred to as winter depression, but it can occur during…