Jun 6, 2011 | Children, Counseling, Depression, Learning Disabilities, Stress
There are many ways that pets can improve our emotional and psychological health. Animals such as dogs are working in many settings and helping people in a variety of ways. Did you know that just by having a household pet, you could receive psychological and physical...
May 17, 2011 | Anxiety Counseling, Counseling, Depression
This question is often asked in a joking manner at the end of an individual’s first counseling appointment. Underneath the joking exterior, there is fear about being labeled as “crazy,” and a discomfort about needing mental health treatment. The word “crazy” comes up...
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 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...
Jan 30, 2011 | Counseling, Depression
Many people seek counseling to treat their depression. Depression is more than just feeling sad. Depression involves persistent sadness and other physical and mental symptoms. Some common symptoms of depression include: Fatigue Increased or decreased sleeping...
Jun 30, 2009 | Depression, Grief and Loss
Understanding Grief and Loss Grief is a normal and natural reaction to loss. People can experience many losses, from the death of a loved one to the loss of a significant relationship. Other losses can occur as people experience change. Symptoms of Grief and Loss:...
