Managing Emotions in a Healthy Way

Managing Emotions in a Healthy Way

Emotions, as defined by the American Psychological Association (APA), are “conscious mental reactions subjectively experienced as strong feelings that are generally directed towards a specific situation, object, person, etc.” Emotions are a basic part of everyday life...
May is Mental Health Awareness Month

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

Since 1949, May has been deemed Mental Health Month. It’s a time to spread the word that mental wellness is not only something everyone should care about, but a time to raise awareness, share stories, celebrate recovery and fight stigma. Mental wellness is...
Anorexia Nervosa: Symptoms and Ways to Help

Anorexia Nervosa: Symptoms and Ways to Help

There is a lot of demand on people in today’s culture, especially young women, to have the “ideal body,” which requires being relatively thin. Growing up I experienced these social pressures for thinness in order to fit in. In my teen years, I...
National Creative Arts Therapy Week

National Creative Arts Therapy Week

When I feel especially stressed out or anxious, something that helps me feel calmer is listening to music. No matter the type of music (i.e. pop, country, etc.), it all helps my mind focus on something else other than my anxious thoughts or stressors. Music is...