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Oftentimes the hardest part of therapy is realizing you could benefit from therapy to begin with. Even in 2022, while going to therapy has become more normalized and common (mad props to millennials), there are still some feelings of judgment and shame that can arise in family and social groups. Moving past these obstacles and […]

It probably comes as no surprise that during the Covid-19 Pandemic, 23 million households acquired a pet. At a time when most people were overcome with worry and fear in isolation, it makes sense that millions turned to the comfort of an animal for support. Believe it or not, service animals (especially dogs) date back […]

It happens to the best of us – we get inspired to make New Year’s Resolutions in late December and a few weeks pass by and we just lose momentum. We find ourselves making excuses like:  Well, I wanted to train for that half marathon because running really helps with my anxiety, but it’s so […]

The holidays are filled with fun, food, and family. The expectations and constant gatherings, however, can lead to higher stress, more anxiety, and increased depression during the American holiday season from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day.  Does Stress Increase During the Holidays? Whether you have tons of family and friends to spread your time between, […]

New year, new you — or so the saying goes. Society puts tons of emphasis on annual improvement, and New Year’s resolutions are the first step toward self-improvement in a new year. Not all New Year’s resolutions, however, are focused on financial growth or weight loss. Some of the most sustainable goals better our overall […]

Every year, we set our clocks forward in the spring just to “fall back” an hour in autumn. However, that sweet extra hour of sleep also means less daylight, more cold weather, and a host of mental health symptoms. In fact, this simple time change has been linked to the start of seasonal affective disorder […]