Mental Health Topics

Thriveworks counselors help thousands of couples improve their relationships every year. Working with couples on such a regular basis, it is not unusual for us to receive phone calls from couples where one partner is reluctant. Sometimes this is because the partner doesn’t believe in counseling. Sometimes a partner is…

Question: Hello, I am a new writer for Examiner.com focusing on blended families. One of the articles I’m currently working on involves preparing children for remarriage and continuing to help them cope with and adjust to their new blended family. I’m hoping you can answer a question: If you would,…

Interesting Statistics on Suicide Statistics If you are in danger of hurting yourself, please stop reading this webpage, and call help at 911, or go to your nearest Emergency Care Facility (ER). Help and healing is available. Suicide is exasperated by social isolation, child abuse, hopelessness and sustained depression. Suicide…

Maladaptive anxiety affects approximately 19 million U.S. adults—or up to 25% of the general population—and is distinct in that it progresses to consume one with overwhelming fear, panic and dread. In many instances, symptoms are intense to the point they cripple one’s personal relationships, career, and quality of life. Anxiety…

Interesting College Depression Statistics More than just “the blues,” clinical depression is distinct in that symptoms are of a severity that disrupts one’s daily routine. Often ubiquitous, these symptoms include decreased energy, fluctuating body weight, depleted concentration, irritability, bouts of crying, and thoughts of suicide. Depression is on the rise—those…

The Internet provides many opportunities for creating new relationships through social networking and online dating. However, some websites may be just as effective at destroying relationships. Below are the top 10 websites that can contribute to relationship problems, distress, and sometimes relationship crisis. For some couples, Internet use is a…

This is a heavier article than most of our self-help and life coaching topics. However, we thought it was well done (Provided by Ryan Neace of The Change Group, Lynchburg, VA). PORTRAITS Geoff has been drinking and drugging since high school.  As a matter of fact, he stays up most…

Overcoming Burnout Below is a short video we made that lists a few tips for overcoming burnout. It’s short and simple, but kind of interesting too. Enjoy! TITLE: DEFEATING BURNOUT Burnout makes you feel mentally and physically exhausted BURNOUT SYMPTOMS 1) Cynical toward life 2) Having a strong desire to “escape” 3)…

An APA (American Psychological Association) Study recently addressed the question of whether marriage helps or hinders the health of women. This is what was found. The study, involving middle-aged women over a 13-year period. Results indicate that women in marriages characterized by high levels of satisfaction showed a health advantage…

A Harvard University Study, published by the  Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health (2005; 59:56-62), looked at the question “Is Marriage Good for Men?” Here were the results: The effects of marriage termination were observed, whether through death of a wife or divorce, and remarriage on more than 40,000 men…

Is Marriage Good for you Health? Recent authoritative surveys and Research studies show interested data about Marriage and Health. According to the: National Center for Health Statistics: A report based on a survey of 127,545 people (in 1999-2002) conducted by the center, a part of the federal Centers for Disease Control…

It’s amazing to me the number of people I’ve come across both personally and professionally that are in search of “the perfect mate.” If not in search of, definitely ponderous about the whole notion, and how a current partnership compares to the ideal. The following are some ideas to help…