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”
Summer is here. It’s a wonderful time of the year. A time when people relax, cut loose, get together, take vacations, hit the beach, put on shorts and tank tops. It’s also a time when we see an increase in negative body image, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, and negative self-talk. We see these rates increase in women … Continue reading Body Image, Self-Esteem, and Summer
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
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
We are a week into the New Year and things have been interesting to say the least. Political unrest and the COVID19 pandemic have flooded the news outlets. I know many people were hoping that this new year would usher in sudden changes. Unfortunately, it appears that those changes will happen gradually. Many people don’t … Continue reading Self-Growth During Challenging Times
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
I generally don’t wade into politics. It’s messy. It doesn’t feel good for me. It’s not generally healthy for my mental health and wellbeing. And this year feels a lot worse. Friends and families are deeply divided. Our country is divided. It’s an additional stressors to everything else happening in 2020. I recently attended a … Continue reading Election Anxiety
For nearly six months, the United States has been dealing with a global pandemic. This pandemic has caused challenges in virtually every area of our society: economic, social, educational, etc. Throw in a cultural revolution, and it can become very overwhelming. Anxiety and depression rates are skyrocketing. Unfortunately, one contributing factor to the increase in … Continue reading Anxiety, COVID 19 and Social Media
