There are quite a number of topics, ideas, suggestions, and themes we return to again and again throughout this blog. We try to approach these subjects from a variety of angles, of course, because that can be a useful way to help a reader (and we thank you for being a reader of this blog!) […]
A Mini Roundup: Third Places and Color Therapy Read More »
If you spend any time at high school sporting events (or did when you were in high school), the odds are pretty good that you have heard a particular call-and-response cheer from rival fans. First, one group of fans yells: We’ve got spirit. Yes, we do! We’ve got spirit. How ’bout you? Then, the opposing
Matters of the Spirit and Your Mental Health Read More »
For those who have been diagnosed with any of a number of mental health disorders related to depression, the collection of pharmaceuticals known as antidepressants can provide a lifeline—in some cases, quite literally. That’s the good news. Antidepressants—whether they are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (like Zoloft and Prozac), monoamine oxidase inhibitors (like Nardil and Parnate),
Do Not Be Depressed About Antidepressants – But Do Be Careful Read More »
You might remember the old “two great tastes that taste great together” commercials for Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. In these ads, we would see one person walking down the street while eating a chocolate bar. Meanwhile, another person was shown walking down the street eating peanut butter straight from the jar. Distracted by their own
Peak View Can Help with Your Dual Diagnosis Read More »
So much of our time is booked in advance. You have your work schedule—which is itself booked solid with meetings and calls and whatnot. You have responsibilities outside of work that take up a lot of time. You might have to get the kids from here to there and back again, for example. You might
An Engaging Hobby Supports Your Mental Health Read More »
When you stop and think about it, the amount of knowledge each of us is carrying around in our pockets is astonishing. If you have a smartphone and an internet connection, you can call up information about just about anything. Want to know what you have seen that actor in before? Wondering when Beethoven lived
Your Screens Might Not Support Your Mental Health Read More »
Sometimes people get in the habit of using a word in situations where it is not quite right. Take a statement like, “I am really anxious to meet you.” Does the speaker mean they are eager to meet the person? Or do they mean that meeting the other person inspires a feeling of worry or
Worry Is Not Anxiety and Sadness Is Not Depression Read More »
Does your to-do list seem endless? Are you working nights and weekends in addition to your regular schedule? Is your calendar filled with obligations that might be fun or satisfying but are also exhausting? We guess that your answer to at least one of those questions is yes. We can make that guess because so
Remember to Rest on the Regular Read More »
Here in the middle part of the year, many people are participating in a variety of outdoor activities. Late spring and early summer offer all sorts of options, and most people—perhaps especially those who experience particularly cold winters—are eager to spend time outside enjoying the sunshine. That isn’t the ideal way for everyone to spend
More Time Outdoors Can Equal Better Mental Health Read More »
While in the grips of a substance use disorder, a person is quite likely to do and say things that hurt those close to them. They might damage their relationship with their spouse, their parents, or their children. They may have pushed their friends away and let down their coworkers. It is possible that someone
A Guide to Overcoming Guilt and Shame in Recovery Read More »
