by Taylor Bennett | Sep 20, 2019 | Counseling News, Stress
Burnout is a state of exhaustion—emotional, physical, mental exhaustion due to an excessive amount of stress. You might experience burnout after working long hours at work, partaking in an ongoing battle with your significant other, or enduring an especially busy or...
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 | Aug 28, 2019 | Counseling News, Pets and Mental Health, Stress Management
Cats and dogs have the power to alleviate our stress. All we have to do is play with them.Researchers from Washington State University divided 249 college students into four groups. The first was permitted to pet and play with cats and dogs for 10 minutes. The second...
by Taylor Bennett | Aug 27, 2019 | Counseling News, Loneliness, Mental Health, Pets and Mental Health
Pets can bring an overwhelming amount of fun, joy, and love to our lives—additionally, they can help to soothe any feelings of loneliness.Dogs, cats, and other pets love their owners unconditionally and in showing this love are able to help us feel happy again.The...
by Taylor Bennett | Aug 22, 2019 | Counseling News, Nature, Stress
Multiple studies have suggested that living near green space is beneficial to mental health. But new research says we only experience these benefits when the green space contains trees. Researchers analyzed 47,000 adults over the course of six years. The team examined...
