May 9, 2011 | Counseling, Relationships
Many people believe they know how to read people very well. They believe that they can perceive someone’s character, intentions, and attitudes from a quick meeting or observation of the person. How accurate is this? Because we have so much information coming in, we...
May 1, 2011 | College Students, Learning Disabilities
Learning disabilities affect both adults and children. Learning disabilities can lead to low academic achievement, test anxiety, low self-esteem, and discouragement. For Children: If a child struggles with school, his or her teacher may recommend IQ or learning...
Apr 17, 2011 | Depression, Mood Concerns
Catherine Zeta-Jones recently put the spotlight on bipolar disorder after seeking treatment for this diagnosis. Bipolar disorder is often misunderstood by the general public. What is bipolar disorder? Bipolar disorder used to be called manic-depressive disorder...
Apr 10, 2011 | College Students, Counseling, Stress, Stress Management Counseling
College is a time of major change, and often a time of major stress. College students deal with a number of stressors, including academics, choosing a major, separating from parents, and making new friends. Many students report feeling the most stressed about...
Apr 3, 2011 | Anxiety Counseling, College Students, Counseling, Depression
A 2010 survey of college counseling centers shows that there is an increase in college students with severe psychological problems, especially anxiety and depression. This information was obtained from an annual report by the Association for University and Counseling...
