Thanksgiving is fast approaching, and the theme of the holiday is all about gratitude. So much so that November is also labeled National Gratitude Month. This year, it feels extraordinarily difficult to express gratitude, even for just the holiday, but taking the time to list what we are thankful or joyous for is extremely important
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It’s not just ADHD Awareness Month (hyperlink with blog link for ADHD blog), October is also home to OCD Awareness Week. The second full week of October is acknowledged every year as OCD Awareness Week. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental disorder characterized by recurring or unwanted thoughts that drive individuals to do something repetitively.
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October is a well-known awareness month for many social causes, but did you know it is ADHD Awareness Month? Affecting both children and adults, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most diagnosed mental disorders. There are many warning signs that there might be an issue with ADHD including difficulty paying attention, being
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Finding the right counselor or therapist can feel a lot like dating. It requires time, energy, and self-awareness. For some, it can be uncomfortable sharing the intimate details of your life with someone you don’t know. Others have a more idyllic vision of their relationship with their professional. Most simply want someone who understands them,
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National Suicide Prevention Week runs September 6th through 12th this year and encompasses National Suicide Prevention Day on September 10th. This day provides a crucial opportunity to acknowledge those that are suffering with this aspect of their mental health. Suicide is not just a medical or mental health issue, but a complicated mix of
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The first women’s rights convention was held in Seneca Falls, NY in July of 1848. The convention was held over two days with 300 people in attendance. This peaceful social, religious, and civil rights movement laid the foundation of the women’s suffrage movement and, eventually, for the creation of the 19th amendment. Nearly a
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Whether you are new to the idea of mental health therapy or just looking for a new counselor, you want to find someone you trust and feel comfortable with. Along with the important considerations of credentials and experience, certain traits are good indicators that your therapist will be an effective advisor. Listed below are five
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There are many signs of depression that can be easily missed, especially by those that are already in the throes of depression. One of the major symptoms of depression is being plagued by the feeling that your happiness is insincere. This can happen even if it’s not true. You may genuinely feel happy but keep
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In May of 2008, Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month was established by the US House of Representatives to take place every July. Before she lost her battle to cancer, Campbell worked with US Representative Albert Wynn to achieve two goals. The first was to establish a month of the year to
read moreOur hearts are heavy with the nation’s history of violence and racism that continues to target the African American community. There are many of us hurting in the world right now and there is unimaginable hurt in the African American communities around the world. We cannot remain silent. While we’re still breathing silence can’t be
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