by Taylor Bennett | Jun 5, 2019 | Counseling News, Exercise
Exercise improves self-esteem and mood of patients in psychiatric care facilities. This, according to researchers at the University of Vermont.Researchers built a gym in the university medical center’s inpatient psychiatry unit and introduced 60-minute exercise...
by Taylor Bennett | May 6, 2019 | Counseling News, Counseling Topics, Mental Health, Mental Health Awareness
Every single year, millions of Americans suffer with a mental illness. By definition, a mental illness is a disorder that negatively affects a person’s thoughts, feelings, mood, and/or behavior. Examples include depression, anxiety, and posttraumatic stress disorder...
by Matt O'Grady | Dec 19, 2018 | Counseling News, Managing Holiday Stress, Mental Health
During the holiday season, there’s a distinct emphasis on giving thanks for all that we’re fortunate enough to have. But in trying to make the season festive, we often put unnecessary stress on ourselves and each other. As a result, we might not feel as merry as we...
by Taylor Bennett | Dec 6, 2018 | Counseling News, Mental Health, Personality Disorders
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is characterized by a disruption in normal functioning, which is rooted in serious personality changes and mood instability. People who suffer with this condition typically experience a distorted self-image and struggle to...
by Taylor Bennett | Oct 19, 2018 | Counseling News, Depression Symptoms, Mental Health
Depression is marked by intense feelings of despair and a loss of interest in daily activities—the remaining symptoms can vary and even resemble the flu. Depression and the flu share physical symptoms like fatigue and changes in weight or appetite; additionally,...
