Mental Illness and College Students

Mental Illness and College Students

When high school graduates leave for the first time to go to college, the focus is typically on what classes they’ll be taking, scholarships, school loans, and their new dorm rooms, but some of the focus should be on preparation for how their mental health could be...
Fighting the Winter Blues

Fighting the Winter Blues

When the thermostat dips down, many people struggle with feelings of depression and lethargy. Those who suffer from seasonal affective disorder (SAD) are not the only people who wrestle with the feelings of depression during the cold months. Shorter days, cold...
Your First Meeting With a Therapist

Your First Meeting With a Therapist

So you’ve done your research and have finally found a great therapist for you. The next step is to meet with the therapist and there is a certain level of anxiety associated with meeting a therapist for the first time. If you are completely new to therapy and...
Starting the Year Off Right

Starting the Year Off Right

Every year offers a fresh start. New Year’s resolutions are so common, but people often have a hard time keeping them. You can avoid this issue by carefully thinking about your resolutions and planning how to accomplish them. The most important part of working toward...