Mental Health Topics

When we go in for a job interview we strive to be (or at least appear) confident, hard-working, and professional. We hope to demonstrate our problem-solving skills and our ability to not only get along with but work with others. And when we’re going on a date? We attempt to…

One of the most important things we can do to maintain a happy lifestyle is to recognize the things we’re truly grateful for on a daily basis. It helps keep everything in its proper perspective and it allows you to tell that negative part of your brain to “give it…

I’m sure a lot of you are sulking in the Monday blues. But I’m actually not here to sulk in the sorrows with you (my apologies)—I’m here to tell you how you can give Mondays and every other day of the week new meaning! Because I’ve decided that it’s time…

Thriveworks counseling is all about helping people lead happy lives, and even though we spend our day counseling others, we also recognize the infinite value in listening to the advice of others. It is for this reason that we decided to ask a variety of mental health professionals from around…

In the past couple weeks, we have bared witness to multiple category 5 hurricanes including Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma, which claimed the lives of many and devastated too many communities to count. But now, another natural disaster fights for the limelight—a deadly earthquake in Mexico. Ringing in at a…

Sure, sports is primarily all about being an elite athlete, but the mental game is what tends to separate the good players from the truly great ones. Athletics is just as much about being physically superior as it is about being able to mentally dominate your opponents. While it isn’t…

Caroline has had a long, trying week at work. Her desk was overloaded with paperwork to complete, her boss threw an extra project onto her plate, and—on top of all that—she had to find time to study for her last college final. Needless to say, she was ready for Friday…

There’s a stigma attached to being a child star in Hollywood because they often don’t fair so well as they transition into adulthood, and frankly it’s understandable. Hollywood has a tendency to rob these kids of their childhood, thrust them into the spotlight, and most humans simply aren’t prepared for…

TGIF, am I right?! By Friday (or Wednesday if I’m being honest) everyone’s ready for it to be the weekend again. We spend a lot of the week anticipating a break from work, looking forward to spending time with friends and family, and—let’s face it—staying in bed as long as…

Lately, everyone is investing into the hype of dieting. Menus now feature “superfoods” and a greater number of healthy alternatives, people are arguing with their buddies on Facebook about whether meat or bread is actually good for you, and many are experimenting with the different programs claimed into existence. Much…

We all have innate beliefs—whether it’s a belief in God or Christianity, the notion that good things come to those who wait, or the certainty that one’s actions will come back around and influence their future. While children seem more inclined to believe in things like Santa Clause and the…

From Pac-man to Playstation, video games have become a big part of our culture. This year, on September 12, gamers all over the country will want to mark their calendars for National Video Game Day. With 24 hours dedicated to the pastime of video games, gamers will want get their…