Depression & The U.S. Rank in Global Happiness
Society tends to consider depression to be an isolated and deeply personal experience. Yet in recent studies of global happiness (according to Psychology Today), the United States dropped in the world rankings, with much of the focus on the national rate of depression.
Anger Management in the Workplace
Most of us have dealt with difficult bosses, financial inequalities, competitive colleagues, and other workplace challenges. When things don’t work out in our favor, we can oftentimes be faced with feelings of anxiety and/or depression. And anger...steps to take when anger management in the workplace...
Demi Lovato & Child Counseling
Pop star Demi Lovato has brought to light some of the battles she fought throughout her childhood, including depression, a bipolar disorder, an eating disorder, and suicidal thoughts. When a celebrity brings attention to matters that carry a stigma, it can provide a boost for others to seek help...
The Difference Between Social Anxiety Disorder & Fear
Social anxiety touches many people in the world today. Feelings of fear or anxiety in “simple” situations such as eating or speaking in public can be overwhelming, but according to an article on Psychology Today, there is an easily explainable difference between...
Minority Mental Health
Recently we shared a post about mental health and the black community. Studies are now seeking to understand the difference in the rate of depression among various races/ethnicities. This is an important step toward providing help that is beneficial and inclusive...
How Spring Break Can Cause Depression
The expectation that vacation leaves a person feeling refreshed upon return may be a myth of society. According to a recent article in The Daily Beast, the emotions associated with returning from holidays such as spring break can leave a person feeling symptoms of depression. With spring in the air...
Alcoholism & the Effect on Family
Alcoholism doesn’t only effect the alcoholic. As many people are intimately familiar, family and friends can also bear the brunt. Speaking out about it can cause conflict—both inner and outer—and takes courage. Recently, writer Farrah Penn shared her experience dealing with her alcoholic father. For those in the Westside Cleveland area, we're here to help…
Warning Signs of a Criminal Mind
In the United States alone, we have witnessed a sharp rise in mass shootings, particularly in schools. A scary time for many, and an important time to give our attention to matters of mental health.
Surviving Survivor’s Guilt
Surviving a traumatic experience when others do not is a difficulty that an increasing number of people in the world face. Survivor’s guilt is a very real experience for adults and children, particularly with the rise of mass shootings.
