How to Deal with Financial Anxiety
With inflation on the rise, you may be concerned about money. Perhaps you’re not going out to dinner as often. Maybe you’re considering taking on a second job in order to cover your bills. Or perhaps you’re delaying expensive repairs to your car and hoping it doesn’t break down. It can be nerve-wracking and worrisome. […]
How Do You Know if You or a Loved One Suffers from Codependency
guest post by Jennifer Mehochko, LCPC, SEP Have you heard of codependency? It is a surprisingly serious condition that usually develops in childhood, when you learn that it is not safe or ok to focus on yourself. This can create many issues later in life if you don’t develop a healthy sense of your Self. […]
How to Talk to Your Kid So They Will Listen
You love your child, but do you ever wonder if you’d have better luck talking to a rock? Whether they ignore you, talk back to you, or just don’t do what you ask, it can leave you drained and at a loss for what to do. You’re probably wondering, “Why doesn’t my kid listen to […]
The Truth You Probably Don’t Know About Gun Violence and Mental Health
Guest post by Jennifer DiCostanzo, LCSW, CADC, CODP1 Let me start off by making it clear that this piece is not political. It is not intended to persuade an opinion about the Second Amendment in either direction. Rather, it is to destigmatize mental illness and to be an advocate for a community I have devoted […]
Is It Depression, Anxiety, or Both?
Pandemic-driven isolation and financial concerns have caused a huge increase in mental health issues, including depression and anxiety. Another contributor to mental health issues is the continuing cycle of “high” and “low” risk status for geographic areas throughout surges of new Covid variants. If you’ve never had mental health issues before, but are feeling “off,” […]