How to Get Therapy When You Can’t Take Time off Work

Mental Health, Mental Health Supports, Therapy, Work

No one’s immune to mental health issues, but some people have a far easier time accessing help than others. According to Mental Health America, 28 million adults with mental health illnesses didn’t receive treatment, and 28.2% of American adults try to seek treatment...

It’s Okay to Seek Help for Severe or Chronic Depression

Mental Health, Mental Health Supports

Living with depression can be like carrying a heavy weight that never seems to lift. Some days, it’s a struggle just to get out of bed, and the things that used to bring you joy now feel distant and unreachable. The sadness and hopelessness can be overwhelming, making...

High-functioning but Hurting: How Addiction Affects Mental Health

Addiction, Mental Health, Peer and Family, Substance Abuse

Addiction is more than just a struggle with substances; it’s a challenge that can deeply affect your mental health, even if you’re managing to keep everything else in your life together. Picture this: you’re doing well at work, maintaining your relationships, and...

How Clinicians Can Help Clients Handle Election Stress

Clinicians, Mental Health, Professionals

It’s hard to watch the people you want to help suffer. And that suffering is often more intense during an election year. Arguments, family rifts, social media, misinformation, AI and more can intensify feelings during an election year. There can be a lot of...

Stuck in Depression and Nothing Helps – Not Even Years of Therapy

Mental Health, Therapy

If you’ve been in treatment for years, but have seen little or no progress, you’re probably feeling pretty frustrated and maybe even hopeless. Maybe you’ve been doing everything “right,” but nothing seems to help – but you do have the potential to live the life...

Five Things To Say to Your Child or Teen When They Can’t Stop Worrying

Mental Health, Youth

A recent report shows that 39% of middle school students and 53% of high school students in Virginia are “not able to stop or control worrying.” Do you think your child or teen might be experiencing excessive anxiety or worrying? Here’s what you can say to help. What...