The term “summer blues” is often used to describe a phenomenon where some individuals experience feelings of sadness, restlessness, or a general sense of discontent during the summer months. While it is more commonly associated with seasonal affective disorder (SAD), which is typically linked to winter months, some people may experience a negative mood change
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Understanding Comorbidity Co-occurring, comorbid and Dual diagnosis are relatively interchangeable terms that mean an individual has more than one mental health diagnosis or a mental health diagnosis and a substance disorder. When an individual has more than one mental health diagnosis, treatment is more complex and the prognosis is more guarded. Statistics very, but anywhere
ADHD-It’s More Than Just an Attention Issue: Understanding Emotional Dysregulation in ADHD ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that commonly presents with symptoms of inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. In addition to these hallmark symptoms, emotional dysregulation is often a prominent feature of ADHD. Emotional dysregulation refers to difficulties in managing and controlling one’s emotions,
As caring individuals, we often give our hearts and souls to help others. Whether it’s taking care of aging parents, helping a friend through tough times, or being responsible for someone who needs consistent support, being the caregiver can feel overwhelming. This continuous exposure to others’ pain and suffering can take a toll on our
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“What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger” -Friedrich Nietzsche Resilience is the ability to adapt and bounce back from challenges, setbacks, and adversity. It’s a key characteristic that can help you succeed in all aspects of life, from personal relationships to career success. In fact, resilience and psychological flexibility are the characteristics most associated with happiness.
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Employee burnout is a growing concern in today’s fast-paced and competitive work environment. Burnout can lead to decreased productivity, low morale, and even physical and mental health problems. An employee suffering from burnout not only can individually struggle with motivation and productivity at work, but can negatively affect those around them, leading to a domino
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Tips for Improving Communication and Building a Stronger Bond” An unhappy relationship can cause significant stress and strain on both partners, leading to feelings of disappointment, frustration, and dissatisfaction. Constantly weighing whether or not to remain in the relationship can lead to even more anxiety and stress. This blog will discuss some tips to improve
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The therapy couch is the great equalizer. It does not discriminate. There are people from all walks of life, all reasons for coming, all feeling human pain. The human experience is unique, beautiful, raw. It is also common and you are not alone. If you are considering seeking psychotherapy for any reason at all, you
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