Exercise and Depression in Kids
Time Magazine published an interesting article about the relationship between exercise and depression in children, and we thought it was worth sharing here. Depression has many causes and expressions, and we appreciate that the mental health community continues to research and report on its nuances for children and adults. If you live in the greater Cleveland…
Dear Heroin Addict… an open letter from Christina Ryan Claypool
In an open letter published in the Troy Daily News, Christina Ryan Claypool addresses one of the many effects of Ohio's heroin epidemic: children whose parents aren't there to care for them. In this case, Ms. Ryan is talking specifically about the orphans of the heroin epidemic, versus the many children whose parents are too far…
Alternatives to New Year’s Resolutions for 2017
Happy New Year! It's the beginning of another year, and many of us are participating in the tradition of making "resolutions" about the things we'd like to change. Where there's a lot of good in setting positive goals and pursuing personal growth and progress, it can be extremely discouraging to fall short of these goals…
SMART Resolutions for 2017
Happy New Year! It's the beginning of another year, and many of us are participating in the tradition of making "resolutions" about the things we'd like to change. Where there's a lot of good in setting positive goals and pursuing personal growth and progress, it can be extremely discouraging to fall short of these goals…
New Year’s Resolutions: Avoiding Temptation is a Major Key
Happy New Year! It's the beginning of another year, and many of us are participating in the tradition of making "resolutions" about the things we'd like to change. Where there's a lot of good in setting positive goals and pursuing personal growth and progress, it can be extremely discouraging to fall short of these goals…
Singer Neko Case on Depression
The latest in our series of articles we've shared in which public figures openly discuss their mental health issues is the excerpt below from The Guardian's interview with singer Neko Case. Case, like other public figures who have shared their personal struggles with various mental illnesses, may help alleviate the stigmas attached to mental illness…
Carrie Fisher Was A Mental Health Hero
2016 will be remembered for, among other things, the list of beloved figures who passed away. Today we received the sad news of Carrie Fisher's passing, and as the Huffington Post reminds us, she was more than a screen icon-- she was an important mental health advocate. Carrie Fisher publicly shared a great deal about…
Coping with the Holiday Blues
If you're struggling with the holiday blues, there are some things you can do to improve how you're feeling. If you're able to talk with a mental health professional like our staff, you'll receive personalized recommendations and a course of treatment unique to you and your situation. Some general things that will help most people…
Changes in Life and the Holiday Blues
The holiday blues are rough for a lot of people, and if you've experienced significant changes or loss in November or December, the effect can be magnified. Below is an excerpt from a recent article from NewsAndTribune.com on this topic. If you're in Northeastern Ohio and have experienced a significant change or loss that is affecting your…
