Mental Health Hacks: A Millennial Perspective
We live in a very fast paced society that is constantly urging the importance of work and productivity. As an adult (specifically American) productivity is required to make a living wage, so there’s no way of escaping that. The mental health hacks that I will share below have been supportive in regard to balancing out […]
Common Myths of Mental Illness
Although mental health has become more talked about in recent years especially in the media, there are still some common stereotypes that linger in today’s society surrounding mental illness. If you struggle with mental illness you may be all too familiar with some of these stereotypes and therefore may feel ashamed or embarrassed about your […]
Tips for Dealing with Post-Pandemic Anxiety
As we say goodbye to the days of stay-at-home orders and other COVID-19 restrictions, you may find yourself struggling with a whole new set of anxieties that were perhaps not an issue pre-pandemic. Social anxiety, symptoms of loss, and fear of the (still) unknown are all issues that are arising in people as we see […]
Life-Long Skills Teens Can Develop During Therapy
As teens emerge into adulthood and experience both physical and environmental changes, this time can be very difficult to navigate. Therapy is a safe space where teens are able to express concerns they may not feel comfortable talking about with a friend or family member. During this time of adolescence teens are navigating finding a […]
20 Positive Coping Skills
Coping skills (also known as coping techniques or coping mechanisms) have become a part of many people’s vocabulary over the past year. Many people are talking about coping skills, but do they know what they are and how to use them? Coping skills are methods or approaches we can use to manage our emotions, decrease […]
Sleep And Mental Health
We all know sleep is an essential part of our health. It can affect your metabolism, your immune system, stress level, and your overall mood. About 10% to 18% of adults suffer from some sort of sleep disorder, whether that be insomnia, sleep apnea, or narcolepsy. What’s concerning is that those who suffer from a […]
Back-to-School: 7 Tips for Addressing Separation Anxiety in Children
As over 63% of North Carolina Schools opt to go back to in-person learning after almost a year of online learning, there may be some mixed feelings. On one hand, you understand that your child needs the social and emotional relationships that are experienced at school and this will be one step towards normalcy (whatever […]
Time Change and Mental Health
Daylight-saving time change is quickly approaching, but with digital clocks on our phones and devices, we tend to not worry about changing our clock hands. Nevertheless, daylight-saving time involves a time change in the spring which advances our clocks forward by one hour. In general, this moves an hour of the daylight from the morning […]
The Importance of Diversity in Schools
Diversity – the inclusion of people of different races, cultures, etc. in a group or organization. What does diversity look like in Rowan County? According to the United States Census Bureau: Persons under five years of age are 5.8% of the population Persons under eighteen make up 22.1% of the population The majority of Rowan […]
Identifying and Overcoming Barriers to Seeking Mental Health Treatment in the Black Community
Although mental illness is prevalent in the Black community, stigma, access to care, and discrimination in the U.S health care system often pose barriers to seeking care. Stigma– There is a belief among those in the Black community that depression, anxiety, and other mental illnesses are signs of weakness. Some community members even see mental […]