Anxiety
Mental Health Challenges in the Fall: Understanding and Managing Seasonal Struggles
As the leaves change and temperatures drop, many people notice shifts in their mood, energy, and overall mental health. The fall season brings shorter days, less sunlight, and transitions that can trigger emotional challenges. Understanding these seasonal mental...
Mental Health and Halloween: Balancing Fun, Fear, and Emotional Well-Being
Halloween is one of the most exciting times of the year — costumes, candy, and creative fun everywhere you look. But behind the decorations and haunted houses, some people experience increased stress, anxiety, or sensory overload that can make this holiday more...
Understanding School Refusal: Causes, Symptoms, and How to Help Your Child
Is your child refusing to go to school? Learn the causes, symptoms, and how parents can support children struggling with school refusal. Discover how therapy can help. What Is School Refusal? School refusal, also known as school avoidance, happens when a child...
Understanding OCD in Children: Signs, Symptoms, Treatment, and Parenting Tips
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is often misunderstood—and in children, it can be especially tricky to recognize. While many people associate OCD with excessive cleaning or organizing, in children, OCD may appear as repetitive behaviors, unusual rituals, or...
Understanding Separation Anxiety in Children and Teens: Signs, Support, and Solutions for Parents
Discover how separation anxiety in children and teens presents during back-to-school and other times of the year. Learn how therapy helps, plus expert tips and advice for parents. What Is Separation Anxiety in Children and Teens? Separation anxiety isn’t just a phase...
Back-to-School Challenges for Kids & Teens: Tips for Parents and How Therapy Can Help
The return to school can be a time of excitement, change, and—for many children and teens—heightened stress and anxiety. Whether your child is starting kindergarten, entering middle school, adjusting to a new school, or facing the pressures of high school, the...
People Pleasing Traits
People-pleasing is a common behavior pattern that can have profound effects on an individual’s mental health and relationships. In this blog post, we’ll explore the key traits of people-pleasers, where these behaviors originate, and how they impact relationships.
Understanding Health Anxiety
People experiencing health anxiety are often consumed with fears about having a serious illness, despite having no medical evidence to support these concerns. This form of anxiety can impact everyday life and well-being, leading to constant worry, unnecessary medical tests, and emotional distress.
Understanding Dental Anxiety: Symptoms, Causes, and Effective Treatments
Struggling with dental anxiety? Learn the symptoms, causes, and proven treatments to manage fear of the dentist.
Understanding White Coat Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
White coat syndrome, also known as white coat hypertension, is a common phenomenon in which patients experience elevated blood pressure levels when they visit a doctor or healthcare setting.
Understanding the Differences Between Social Anxiety and Social Phobia: Treatments and Solutions
Social anxiety and social phobia are different, and this post will explain their differences, symptoms, and the best treatments for each to help manage social fears.
GAD
Anxiety is a normal and common human experience. We need anxiety for survival, and in our everyday activities like driving, taking tests, or completing work projects on time. People can experience anxiety during stressful life situations or transitions, such as...
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Seasonal Affective Disorder typically begins in fall and lasts throughout the winter with remission starting in spring and lasts throughout the summer. This disorder occurs more often in parts of the world with reduced sun exposure during the fall and winter months.