Counseling News

Here are 5 foundations of self-care to teach your children

by Guest | Oct 17, 2018 | Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Counseling News, Mental Health

An important duty you have as a parent is teaching your kids about self-care as a key to sustainable mental wellness. Lead by example and instill good habits in your children: you can start by modeling the importance of proper nutrition as well as physical exercise...

Depression rising among young adults, due in part to an increased sense of isolation

by Taylor Bennett | Oct 17, 2018 | Counseling News, Depression Symptoms, Mental Health

Counselors are seeing a rise in young people seeking counseling for depression. One reason so many young people are dealing with depression is because they’re socially isolated thanks to increasing social media use. The good news is that while this problem is...

Why are women twice as likely to fall victim to depression?

by Taylor Bennett | Oct 17, 2018 | Counseling News, Depression Symptoms, Mental Health

Depression is one of the most common mental illnesses in the world today, among all people, but women are especially at risk. Statistics show that women experience depression almost twice as often as men—which raises due concern. Multiple factors play a role,...

What effect can depression have on your body? A look at the physical symptoms

by Taylor Bennett | Oct 16, 2018 | Counseling News, Depression Symptoms, Mental Health

Many people now understand the mood and behavioral symptoms of depression, but the physical symptoms still go widely unrecognized. Physical symptoms include fatigue; aches and pains; changes in appetite, weight, and energy; and general discomfort. These physical...

Am I having a quarter-life crisis? How to determine and what to do next

by Taylor Bennett | Oct 16, 2018 | Counseling News, Depression Symptoms, Mental Health

If you’re in your mid-20s or early 30s and you feel less than excited or disappointed with your life, you might be experiencing a quarter-life crisis. This period is characterized by significant stress and serious soul-searching… but it isn’t all bad—you can utilize...

Why is my depression worse in the morning?

by Taylor Bennett | Oct 15, 2018 | Counseling News, Depression Symptoms, Mental Health

Depression is characterized by feelings of intense sadness and comes with many harmful symptoms: of which includes disrupted sleeping patterns. Individuals who struggle with depression also struggle with sleep disruptions because depression is shown to disturb our...

Do I have cyclothymia? Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

by Taylor Bennett | Oct 15, 2018 | Counseling News, Depression Symptoms, Mental Health

Cyclothymia is a mild form of bipolar disorder, which is characterized by emotional highs and lows, or manic symptoms and depressive symptoms. Manic symptoms include: racing thoughts, a lack of good judgment, irritability, and hyperactivity. Depressive symptoms...

Mental health disorders that too often go undiagnosed: Bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and borderline personality disorder

by Taylor Bennett | Oct 12, 2018 | Counseling News, Mental Health, Mental Health Awareness

Mental health disorders sometimes go undiagnosed, often due to an individual’s failure to recognize their symptoms, their failure to seek mental health treatment, as well as a mental health professional’s misdiagnosis. Three disorders that commonly go undiagnosed or...

Mental health and illness statistics in America: A look at the prevalence of mental health disorders, treatment, and impact

by Taylor Bennett | Oct 12, 2018 | Counseling News, Mental Health, Mental Health Awareness

Every single year, millions of Americans suffer with a mental illness, which is a condition that negatively affects a person’s thoughts, feelings, and/or mood. Each individual has a unique experience, as far as which symptoms they present and for how long, but one...

How counseling, counselors are portrayed in the media

by Taylor Bennett | Oct 11, 2018 | Counseling News, Mental Health, Mental Health Awareness

Despite the credentials, skills, and experience mental health professionals possess, they are often depicted as unprofessional, unhelpful, and unqualified. In many TV shows and movies, the characters who play counselors or therapists are often portrayed as...

Why do people avoid mental health treatment? Here’s a look at how judgment, doubt, pride, fear, and misinformation come into play

by Taylor Bennett | Oct 11, 2018 | Counseling News, Mental Health, Mental Health Awareness

The majority of individuals who have a mental health condition do not receive treatment for said condition. While there are multiple reasons for this unfortunate reality, one is the simple fact that people avoid or forego mental health treatment. Many people don’t...

What are the most common mental health issues faced by the elderly? A psychologist says that depression and anxiety are often observed in this population

by Taylor Bennett | Oct 10, 2018 | Counseling News, Mental Health, Mental Health Awareness

While it’s normal to worry about the physical threats to our aging loved ones, we must also remember the struggles they face mentally and emotionally. Two common mental health issues among the elderly are depression and anxiety, of which can stem from loneliness, a...