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Preparing College Students to Maintain Their Mental Health

  Guest blog by Sheri Leasure, LCSW Stores across the country are stocking aisles with storage bins, twin XL sheets and teen-friendly snacks in readiness for the onslaught of parents preparing their college kids to head away from home and move into their dorms. For many first-year college students and their parents, this season is […]

Exercising for Your Mental Health

Guest blog by Aaron Johnson, LCPC When you think of exercise what is the first thing that comes to mind? Many feelings can make it challenging to get started. Sometimes you feel exhausted or overwhelmed, so you aren’t motivated to do anything physical. Other times you may feel hopeless or experience self-judgment because it can […]

Is It Stress or Burnout?

  guest post by Sarah Van Meter, LCSW Language is constantly evolving and changing. Sometimes words change meaning or will even become interchangeable with others. In recent years, I have noticed that many of my clients are using the terms stress and burnout interchangeably. For some people these concepts are the same thing; however, they […]

How to Explain Depression And Anxiety To Someone Who Doesn’t Struggle With Them

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Depression and anxiety are complicated. Everyone experiences them; however, everyone experiences depression and anxiety symptoms differently. For some, they are just temporary emotions, barely recognizing that they experience them at all – maybe they refer to it as nervousness or sadness. For many, it’s more overwhelming and persistent, with real-life, clinical implications. So, how do […]

Is EMDR Dangerous

You may have heard that EMDR therapy is dangerous, but it’s important to know that EMDR has been shown to be effective in treating trauma and other mental health conditions. While EMDR is generally considered safe and is well-tolerated, there are some potential risks and side effects associated with the treatment. This article details those […]