There’s a lot of stigma around substance use and mental health. Because of the stigma, there’s a lot of people that need help that aren’t getting the help that they need out of fear of judgement or being ridiculed. However, there’s no shame in needing help. We all need help. Before we dive into which… Read more »
Have you ever experienced the death of a loved one? Death of a pet? Had a relationship end? You’ve experienced grief. Grief is the complex emotional suffering you feel after the loss of something important to you. When grieving you may experience sadness, anger, shock, denial, etc. which are all normal things to feel when… Read more »
Do you struggle with saying things that you don’t mean? Struggle with having every fight turn into a screaming match? Fighting with your loved ones is inevitable, but it doesn’t have to be a hassle. There are certain rules that you can follow that will help make fighting with your loved ones not as bad…. Read more »
Have you ever tried to reach out to someone and they did not respond immediately? Have you ever felt anxious or upset because you made the assumption that they were ignoring you or didn’t care enough? Making assumptions. We were all taught at some point that it’s not ok to assume. Yet we do it… Read more »
Conflict is unavoidable and it can be very scary, but conflict isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Conflict isn’t unhealthy, it’s the way the conflict is handled that can be either healthy or unhealthy. Conflict is a serious disagreement between one or multiple people. Assertively communicating your thoughts and feelings is the best way to get… Read more »
What is Seasonal Affective Disorder? After daylight savings do you feel less motivated? Do you find yourself isolating and not wanting to leave the house? Is your mood generally lower? Does your appetite change? Sleep patterns all out of whack? You might be experiencing the effects of seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Up to 9% of… Read more »
What is Substance Use Disorder? Substance Use Disorder is a mental disorder in which a person has lost their ability to control the use of legal or illegal substances. Addiction is the most severe form of substance use disorder. There are many causes to why a person may start to use substances such as: stress,… Read more »