Depression is a mental health disorder that has the capability of taking control of lives in every aspect. We often associate depression with sadness but, did you know it’s associated with other symptoms as well? Some symptoms differ in different age groups. The Mayo Clinic lists the following depression symptoms that occur within children, adolescents […]
Caffeine, Anxiety, and Addiction
According to the Food Insight organization “Nine in ten (93%) Americans report consuming caffeine (Food Insight, 2022) ”. Can you really blame us? We are constantly moving and we need an extra pick me up to get through the day. Many of us can’t survive without a cup of joe. Now look at the statistics […]
Compassion Burnout
Ever feel like you are tired of caring? You spent so much time providing time, effort, kindness and support to others that you feel like it’s never enough. Well, you are probably wondering what compassion fatigue is? Compassion fatigue is characterized by physical and emotional exhaustion and a profound decrease in the ability to empathize […]
You’ll Need These Coping Skills if Your Child Has ADHD
What is ADHD? The American Psychological Association defines ADHD as; “a behavioral condition that makes focusing on everyday requests and routines challenging”(APA, 2023). Children diagnosed ADHD have difficulty focusing, and tend to be very impulsive. Unfortunately, there is no cure for this disorder, we can only treat the various symptoms. Children with this disorder can […]
Conduct Disorder
You hear about all these different types of mental health diagnoses and some providers assume you are an expert. It can be nerve wrecking especially when the diagnosis is for a loved one. Have you ever heard of Conduct disorder? The Child Mind Institute defines Conduct disorder as; “a condition in which children and teenagers […]
FAQ: Bipolar I vs. Bipolar II
Bipolar Disorder Everyday more individuals are diagnosed with Bipolar disorder. There are four types of bipolar disorder: Bipolar 1 Bipolar 2 Cyclothymia Other specified/unspecified related disorders (Cleveland Clinic, 2022) When it comes to bipolar we tend to forget about the other types. You are probably wondering how are they different? The Ashley Addiction Treatment website […]
Addressing Aggressive Behavior in Children
We all have difficult moments, some more than others. As adults we have learned numerous coping mechanisms to treat our negative behaviors. Children, on the other hand, require more simplicity. Meaning that we need to communicate at their level. Aggression is a series of behaviors that can cause physical and/or emotional harm According to Kendra […]
Overcome the Rut in Your Relationship
We reach a moment in our lives where we find love and it’s all good. We feel warmth, happiness, comfort and love. However, sometimes we reach a bump in the road. This “bump” can represent a series of couples’ issues. The most common issues that couples face are; (1) finances (2) intimacy (3) time (4) […]
Improve Your Mental Health with H2O
Water is a liquid that we drink to survive but, have you ever wondered how it affects our mental well being? You’re always told to drink water from health care providers, but ever wondered why? Yes, our body composition is largely of water, so we need to replenish the liquids that our body excretes. The […]
Black Lives + Mental Health
African Americans have endured systemic racism, oppression, scientific bias, and historical trauma. Throughout centuries, this minority group has endured terrible and unjust treatment. Which is why many avoid seeing healthcare providers. African Americans no longer trust providers when it comes to their wellbeing. The Black Lives Matter movement started in 2013 and it was meant […]
Anxiety 101
Anxiety is a disorder that can suddenly take over your mind and body without a warning. One moment we are calm and collected then out of nowhere we want to hide from the public. Yes, Anxiety is an excessive amount of worrying but, did you know there are several different types of anxiety? The National […]
Panic Attacks: What are they + What do we do?
Ever heard of Panic attacks? They typically occur out of nowhere and you feel an immense amount of fear. Panic attacks are known to cause severe mental and physical reactions. Panic attacks fall under the umbrella term of anxiety in the DSM – 5TR. There are differences between these disorders, for one are the symptoms […]
Continued Impacts of COVID-19
It’s 2023 And we are slowly recovering from the Covid 19 pandemic. Since the pandemic, new advances in medicine and technology have been made. Covid 19 affected the population’s livelihood, mental health and access to valuable resources like medical services. Millions of Americans were afraid and anxious due to the Country’s lockdown decree. The Pew […]
An Intro to Your Hormones
When a medical professional mentions hormones We automatically assume it’s about our sex hormones. Have you ever thought about the other hormones that play in the overall function of your body? Yes, Estrogen and Testosterone are important hormones but, what about your insulin and glucagon hormones? First off, let’s start with the basics. Hormones are […]
Please Don’t Stop the Music
Do you remember When Rihanna sang “Please Don’t Stop the Music (Rihanna, 2005)”? Every time she performs you feel the musical notes vibrating through your body. Whenever you hear a song you just want to jump up and dance. Have you ever wondered why? Research suggests that music stimulates various parts of the brain and […]
