Counseling Corner

Teens and Mental Health: Red Flags to Watch Out For

Oh, the door slamming, dramatic yelling, eye-rolling, temperamental days of adolescence—we’ve all lived them and now have the honor of watching (or raising) the generations after us experience the same.

Honoring Women and Their Roles in the Advancement of our Nation's Mental Health

Since 1987, the month of March has been designated as a time to honor the achievements, struggles, contributions and the vital role women have played throughout our historical and contemporary society.

Fact: Eating Disorders are Mental Illnesses

National Eating Disorders Awareness Week is February 22-28. At its best, food becomes a centerpiece that can forge relationships and resolve conflicts. At its worst, it pits us against ourselves and isolates us into nonexistence.

Mental Health Resources in Communities of Color Matters: Here's Why

In light of recent events, namely the landmark protests for Black Lives Matter and the political unrest in 2020, a noticeable change was seen in how we converse about racial disparities. For many, these events brought conversations about racial ...

Five Strategies for Emotional Well-Being

Now more than ever, it’s important to be vigilant about the state of our emotional wellbeing.

Removing Barriers to Change

Changing behavior can be a good thing, but it's important to remember that change doesn't just happen overnight. There are frequently barriers that make changing behavior difficult.

Celebrating the Holidays Without The Guilt

While our memories and experiences of holidays past are not something we can change, we can try to ensure that the current holidays don't add to any emotional burden we may already have.

Overcoming Fear and Anxiety

When faced with anxiety and worry, our body reacts by pumping out a variety of chemicals, such as adrenaline, that cause various physiological reactions. These chemicals fueled our ancestors' "fight or flee" reaction when that bear attacked. Although ...

ICYMI: How to Handle Stress in Your Life

Stress is a given in our lives. Whether it's the news out of Washington, work problems or just the daily issues of life in today's world, there are plenty of things to stress us out.

Clinical Depression Is Much More Than Feeling Sad

In today's unsettled world there are numerous things that can leave us feeling upset and sad. Most of the time it's simply something short term - a promotion that didn't come through, a social event that fell short of expectations, or something else ...