Living with OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder) and anxiety can be incredibly challenging, but understanding these conditions is the first step towards managing them effectively. This guide will explore what OCD and anxiety are, their symptoms, causes, and treatment...
Applying for jobs is a stressful, vulnerable process for anyone. For someone with mental illness, the task can seem impossible. Furthermore, unemployment can be linked with declining mental health. Individuals who are seeking jobs may begin to lose confidence the...
In today’s world, therapy isn’t too uncommon, but about 46% of Americans still consider going to therapy to be a sign of weakness. Fortunately, more people are opening up to the idea of receiving therapy. It can help with various mental health issues,...
The goals of Exposure and Response Prevention in OCD sound relatively simple: to accept and tolerate obsessions and to resist compulsions. However, to anyone who has experienced Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, the idea of accepting anything about OCD may seem...
Mindful Rush In the middle of the woods, the ice was beginning to thaw from some of the more stubborn ice dams in the creek. The newly released water was rushing down the incline, with the excitement of pent up energy and knowledge of so many places to go! The music...
Spring and summer are often associated with energy, new life, hope and new beginnings. For many of us, these seasons do indeed represent these ideals. However, for others, spring and summer months can bring very different experiences. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)...
