According to the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 5% of all adults suffer from depression. Additionally, about 19% of US adults have some type of anxiety disorder. About 7% of children in the US also regularly experience anxiety. As such, depression and anxiety are some of the leading mental health issues affecting both adults and children. […]
10 Ways to Keep up Your Mental Health Through the Pandemic
2020 seems like it lasted a lifetime but also as if it were only a flash in time. We are nearing the one-year mark of when our world was suddenly changed. Efforts to combat COVID-19 have not fallen on deaf ears. As we continue to live in a world much different than what many of […]
7 Best Exercises for Anxiety and Depression
Are you looking for exercises to help reduce anxiety and depression in your life? Anxiety and depression are the most prevalent mental disorders in the United States. There are more than 40 million adults in the country that currently suffer from these medical conditions. Despite the prevalence of these illnesses, exercise can be an effective […]
Anxiety Counseling and Therapy: 7 Reasons to Speak with a Professional
Today, we get bombarded with messages that say you have to ‘fake it til you make it’ or something along those lines. Although there is something to be said about fostering resiliency, this type of dogma alienates people living with mental health struggles and stops them from seeking help. We need to understand, as individuals […]
How to Boost Your Self-Esteem
What does it mean to have a healthy self-esteem? Some people think it means you are okay with how you look. Other people think you must accomplish something big in your life to have a good self-esteem. But the reality is, having a healthy self-esteem means you like and appreciate yourself faults and all. A […]