You may have heard about the death of Cheslie Kryst last week. She was the winter of Miss USA in 2019 as well as a correspondent for the entertainment program “Extra.” She was a successful civil attorney working to help reform America’s justice system. Chelsie also advocated for women and people of color. From the … Continue reading The Gap In America’s Suicide Prevention
It’s that time of the year—days are getting shorter and colder weather is coming. It’s the time of the year when mental health providers see an uptick in depression. We refer to this type of depression as seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Over 10 million people struggle with SAD each year. The exact cause for seasonal … Continue reading Understanding the “Winter Blues”
Mother’s Day is just around the corner. This is a wonderful time to celebrate the mothers in your life. Mothers do so much for us. They give us life. They care for us. They meet our needs. They love us. Mothers are amazing. What’s even more amazing is how mothers have had to adapt over … Continue reading Thank You Mothers
Nationally, the rates of suicide have fallen this year. In fact, they have fallen back to pre-pandemic rates. However, in some parts of Wisconsin, including Shawano county, rates of suicide and substance use have increased. So why the uptick in these issues? Many individuals are citing poor mental health. But why now? Why now when … Continue reading Suicide, Substance Abuse, and Languishing
Covid has significantly impacted children’s mental health and wellness. According to recent studies, over 59% of parents have noticed a change in their children’s behavior. This is not surprising. There are so many factors currently impacting childre. Stress in the family, social isolation, and difficulty with learning are just a few of these factors. In … Continue reading Supporting Children’s Mental Health
This year has been difficult for so many people. We have all heard about frontline workers, and many of us know frontline workers. While COVID has taken a toll on all frontline workers, healthcare workers have really been hit hard this year. According to Mental Health America, healthcare workers are experiencing high levels of anxiety, … Continue reading Supporting Healthcare Workers During COVID-19
Seasonal Affective Disorder (also know as SAD) is in full swing in our neck of the woods. It tends to begin at the end of fall, worsens as winter progresses, and gets better in the spring. While some individuals may have a mild form of SAD, what you may call the “winter blues,” SAD is … Continue reading Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder
As we step forward into 2021, many people create new year’s resolutions. Are you one of those people? Maybe your resolution is to eat better, exercise, get a new job, be kinder, learn a new language, take up a new hobby, etc. While there is nothing wrong with aspiring to be a better version of … Continue reading New Years Resolutions: Helpful or Harmful
In case you missed it, Christmas is in a few days. This year may look very different the previous years. You may not be able to travel to see family. You may have family members who are not able to come see you. Or you may be experiencing anxiety as you prepare to spend time … Continue reading Grace During the Holidays
The holidays are here. It’s the most wonderful time of the year….for some people. Not everyone enjoys the holidays. In fact, therapists and doctors see skyrocketing rates of anxiety and depression during this time. There are a few reasons for this. People want to make friends and family happy during the holiday season. If you … Continue reading Anxiety During the Holidays
