Mental Health Topics

The perfect relationship doesn’t exist, but we can get pretty close to it: the relationship we develop with our dog is mutually beneficial and rarely contains conflict. Dogs offer their owners unconditional love and positive regard; in other words, they love them and think highly of them no matter what. …

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 positive impact doesn’t stop…

I have been sober for over four years. I am in amazement as I type that, but I also reflect on the terribly long and hard road it took me to get to where I am today. I used to be known as a “chronic relapser.” In other words, I…

Life has its ups and downs, and it takes quite some practice to be able to handle it well. A really good foundational theory to help make sense of the world and your reaction to it is the idea of self-concept. It’s a powerful idea that when understood can be…

2 + 2 = 4. Easy math for most of us, right?  We learn simple math problems like this early on in school and continue to build that foundation of knowledge.  Next, we learn subtraction, then multiplication and division, and so on. But what happens when someone doesn’t, or maybe…

Being a child or teen with a learning disability can be challenging and frustrating, especially if the learning disability goes undetected. Therefore, we must work to understand the symptoms one might experience at different ages and get children and teens the proper assistance they require at school. Symptoms of Learning…

In order to be rewarded throughout life, you sometimes have to take a little risk. Going outside the box can be daunting, if not outright terrifying. Your 20s and 30s are the perfect time to take these risks and reap the rewards. You’re still young enough to recover from any…

Many school-aged children suffer from disorders and disabilities that affect learning, such as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), dyslexia, dyscalculia, language processing disorder, and many more. But what are the most common learning disabilities in the classroom today, and how can students best manage them to find success at school? 4 of…

Dyslexia is a disorder that makes reading or interpreting words and letters difficult. Learning to read and write can be difficult for kids that are just starting out and doing so with a learning disability, such as dyslexia, can be extremely frustrating.  People with dyslexia might see words as backwards,…

Family challenges — such as divorce, financial issues, and sibling bullying — have the potential to negatively affect all family members, including kids. These young individuals do not have the tools or mental capacity to properly manage stress, and it shows in multiple capacities: one being their performance at school….

Have you ever been told that you are “too nice” and were confused by what that meant?  Aren’t you supposed to be nice to people?  The obvious answer is yes. But how nice is too nice?  When you perform an act of kindness for someone, it gives you a sense…

Family feuds don’t just affect everyone directly involved; they have the ability to negatively affect the entire family. When a family dispute occurs, holidays, birthdays, and special occasions can go from a joyful occasion to an awkward, tension-filled time. Plan out the best course of action for you to take…