Mental illness is not a virus that you catch and attacks your immune system. But did you know that your mood could be contagious and influencing the moods of those around you? Yes, it’s true, and it works both ways—moods of others can influence your mood too. When you think about this concept it is... Continue Reading →
Around this time of year, it is quite common for people to lose motivation in their daily routine and feel quite depressed. It feels like time is dragging on slow with the frigid, cold temperatures and dark evenings. But what if I told you that you could actually use the cold to combat those symptoms... Continue Reading →
For many of the show’s lovers, fall and winter prompt them to rewatch at least a few of their favorite episodes of the show Gilmore Girls. Since the show is long and fast moving there are so many details people may not notice the themes of mental health. After a death, the family seeks counseling... Continue Reading →
Water is an important drink in everyday life. There are many reasons why for your physical health, what bout for your mental health? Drinking water means staying hydrated and not just chugging a lot of water every once in a while. The brain needs water to function, and if it does not receive enough... Continue Reading →
It is pretty common to hear the term “wintertime blues” considering the lack of sun, shorter days and longer nights, as well as the cold and bitter weather. Many people don’t consider the opposite end of the spectrum which includes “summertime sadness”. You’re probably thinking “it’s the summer – who can be sad with the... Continue Reading →
Did you know our brain has what are usually called our “happy brain chemicals”? These four happy chemicals are dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin, and endorphins. I will leave the scientific explanations of how these hormones work to the scientists and researchers who can depict it much better than I can. However, I can share what these... Continue Reading →
Naturally, we want the people in our lives to engage in healthy and fulfilling romantic relationships. Unfortunately, this is not always how relationships work. As an outsider looking at another’s relationship, we may begin to pick up on destructive relational dynamics or signs of abuse. What do we do? For most people, our first instinct... Continue Reading →
We are living in a time where being stuck inside and isolated from others is our new norm. When we have the opportunity to leave our homes we are confronted by masked individuals who are leery of our presence. This can be extremely lonely and depressing for many people. Going into the stay- at-home order,... Continue Reading →
Being a student, a student athlete and working a part time job all at once I started to feel pressure and began to become anxious about everything. I began to worry about everything from money, to managing my time, and always leaving my homework to the last second. There would be days where... Continue Reading →
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