This Earth Day, we are highlighting the important connection between nature and mental health.

While therapy used to be a taboo topic like politics or finances, mental health support has become increasingly more mainstream thanks to growing awareness of the benefits of therapy and normalization due to social media. However there are still common misconceptions of what actually happens in a therapy session, who should utilize therapy or how much it costs.

Spring time is fast approaching and it begins with Daylight Savings, a time to set the clocks back so sunlight can be enjoyed later in the day and after work and school hours can be better utilized.

While for some spring is a long awaited invitation to socialize, for others the nerves, worries and anxiety set in as the weather gets warmer.

Mental health has a direct correlation to our physical body and vice versa - American Heart Month is a great reminder of that. 

Just when we think the holiday season is over, Valentine’s Day comes around and points the spotlight on our romantic relationships (or lack thereof).

One way you can reset your physical and mental health is by reducing alcohol intake.

Research shows that social media can have negative effects on mental health, sleep, self-esteem and life satisfaction.

October is National ADHD Awareness Month. ADHD stands for Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder, meaning it affects how the brain develops.

Postpartum OCD is a mental health condition that can develop after childbirth and involves experiencing consistent intrusive thoughts/obsessions and compulsions related to the baby that impact functioning.

September is National Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month. According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, suicide is the 11^th leading cause of death in the United States.

Writing down your thoughts and feelings can benefit your mood and mental health.

Transitioning from the end of summer to going back to school can be a difficult time with students and parents.

CBT teaches practical coping skills for managing emotions, improving effective communication, and problem-solving which can be areas of concern for people with TBI.

Cognitive reappraisal involves changing how a person thinks about, or appraises, a situation. This can be particularly helpful when dealing with a stressful or distressing situation…

We have little control over the thoughts that pop into our minds but we can learn to change how we relate to our thoughts.

Depersonalization is focused on yourself, and derealization is focused on the external world. Both experiences can include a sense of emotional detachment, feeling numb, or feeling distressed or confused.

CBT can help people with ADHD develop and practice long-term coping skills that can improve their daily functioning and quality of life.

There is a connection between the mental health of a parent, or primary caregiver, and a child.

Research has shown that group therapy is effective at treating a variety of concerns such as anxiety and depression.