WELL-BEING Many people have seen TV shows or articles about hoarding disorder. It’s a very real mental disorder that makes it hard for people to throw anything away. What is hoarding? When a person has hoarding disorder, things may pile up in their home. This can lead to fire hazards, pests and problems with a […]
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MEDICAL NEWS We all have good days and bad days. We all have moments where we feel down or cannot tap into the joy or happiness we once had. But what happens when these days grow into weeks or months? Do you suspect that you or a loved one might be suffering from a mental
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SUCCESS OVER STRESS Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is a type of therapy that builds strategies for coping with negative thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is one of the most well-researched and effective types of therapy available. CBT is based on the core principle that many psychological problems are due, in part, to faulty or unhelpful ways
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WELL-BEING It is often the assumption that if you go to therapy that you have serious problems you cannot manage on your own and there is something fundamentally wrong with you. In reality, if someone is attending therapy, they tend to be on the healthier side of self-love and self-awareness. Because seeing a therapist is
WELL-BEING The National Alliance on Mental Illness has launched “Say It Out Loud,” a program for faith communities and civic organizations to use in reaching out to youth, ages 14 to 18, to start conversations about mental health. But the warnings signs may be observed by anyone: friends, parents, and self. Take the warning signs
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SELF-CARE CORNER Lifestyle changes-such as getting more exercise, time in nature, or helping others-can be as effective as drugs or counseling to treat an array of mental illnesses, according to the American Psychological Association. Dr. Roger Walsh of the University of California, Irvine’s College of Medicine said helpful “therapeutic lifestyle changes,” or TLCs, include exercise,
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SUCCESS OVER STRESS Do you feel as if you’re the target of blame, whether it’s an unreasonable dispute among family members or neighbors or a situation at work with coworkers, bosses, or employees. Bill Eddy, an attorney, mediator, and therapist, and president of the High Conflict Institute in San Diego, says blaming others is increasing
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WELL-BEING Everyone knows someone who has been through depression. Yet it’s not something we’re used to talking about over coffee break. If you suspect that someone is depressed, what do you say? You’re not a doctor, and you certainly can’t diagnose. But you can offer some encouragement, say mental health experts: * Be understanding: “I
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WELL-BEING Having more choices is generally considered a good thing, until you actually have to choose that one cell phone, one prescription drug plan, or one car model from among a dozen or so options. Economists call that problem choice overload, and the frustration it causes can lead to poor decisions. To help people make
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SUCCESS OVER STRESS Learn how to listen and learn how to say what you mean. It’s the glue that can help you weather crises and other stress situations at home and at work. How to listen * Put aside what you are doing to show the speaker you intend to listen. * Reserve your own
