The Dangers of Love Bombing: How to Recognize and Recover from Being a Victim

Have you ever felt swept off your feet by someone who showered you with compliments, gifts, and attention While it may seem like a fairy tale romance, it could be a red flag for a manipulative tactic called love bombing….

Teens and Adolescents: Mental Health Struggles are Increasing

The Mental Health Crisis in Teens and Adolescents The teenage years are often seen as a time of life full of joy, growth, and exploration. While this is true, there are also a lot of mental health struggles that come…

Discovering Hope and Healing Through Online Therapy: A Guide to Teletherapy for Improved Mental Health

Mental health challenges can be overwhelming, but there is hope and healing available through online therapy. Teletherapy, also known as online therapy, has gained popularity in recent years, allowing individuals to receive mental health support from the comfort of their…

Understanding and Coping with Loneliness: How Therapy Can Help

Loneliness is a common human experience that can happen at any stage of life. Its defined as the feeling of social isolation or the lack of meaningful connections with others. While its normal to feel lonely from time to time,…

The Three Types of Stress

The Three Types of Stress

Stress is a normal part of life. And a little bit of stress can actually be a good thing. For instance, when we lift weights, we are stressing our muscles, helping them to become bigger and stronger. Similarly, little bits of mental stress can help us become more...

When Should You Ask for Help?

When Should You Ask for Help?

Depression is a complex mental health issue that varies widely between individuals. This is why it can be difficult for some people to recognize what may be a situational discomfort that may pass on its own, and what may be more serious and require professional help....

The Healing Power of Nature

The Healing Power of Nature

One only needs to read a few lines from poets such as Frost, Wordsworth, and Thoreau to recognize the love for and connection to nature human beings have always had. Nature stirs our souls and imagination and brings beauty to our everyday lives. But it turns out,...

What are the Symptoms of OCD?

What are the Symptoms of OCD?

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) affects 2-3% of the population. The disorder is characterized by a pattern of unwanted thoughts or fears (obsessions) that cause an individual to perform a set of repetitive...

What is a Dual Diagnosis?

What is a Dual Diagnosis?

There are times when a person is diagnosed with a mental health issue, such as depression or anxiety. Other times, someone might be diagnosed as having a substance abuse issue. When someone has both a mental health issue and a substance abuse issue, we call it a dual...