by Edie Weinstein | Sep 10, 2019 | Uncategorized
Did you know that adults have between 60,000 and 80,000 thoughts each and every day? Out of these 80,000, a majority of these thoughts are repetitive and a large amount of them are negative. Based on this information, two concerns come to mind:Where do these...
by Edie Weinstein | Sep 10, 2019 | Uncategorized
Not long ago, I was talking to somebody that has a collection of chronic issues; a few of which are apparent and a few unapparent. What is even more upsetting is that when discussing these conditions with others, people occasionally say to her, “At least you don’t...
by Taylor Bennett | Sep 9, 2019 | Counseling News, Mental Health, Suicide Awareness
Suicide rates in the US have increased in nearly every state from the year 1999 to 2016; additionally, suicide rates have increased by over 30% in at least 25 states.While we aren’t sure why suicide is on the rise (due to lack of research), there are a few...
by Taylor Bennett | Sep 9, 2019 | Counseling News, Mental Health Awareness, Sports
Merril Hoge is a former professional football player for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Chicago Bears. Unfortunately, he was forced to retire his career early due to the lack of care he received following two concussions in the same five-week time period.Despite the...
by Taylor Bennett | Sep 9, 2019 | Counseling News, Counseling Topics, Suicide Awareness
Suicide is a global crisis, as it is a leading cause of death worldwide among all ages every single year.If you’re feeling suicidal, your first course of action should be to seek professional help right away; call the Suicide Prevention Lifeline or find a...
