Why Napping Can Actually Make Your Insomnia Worse (And What to Do Instead)
You might think napping is a great way to catch up on sleep, but it can actually mess with your nighttime rest if you struggle with insomnia. It's surprising, right? While a short nap can feel refreshing, it might be exacerbating your insomnia.
How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome and Embrace Your True Potential
Imposter syndrome, or the imposter phenomenon, is something many of us experience at some point. It’s that nagging feeling that you’re not as competent as others think you are. You might find yourself battling self-doubt, even in the face of accomplishments. It can feel like you're just waiting for someone to expose you as a fraud.
If this sounds like something you’re struggling with, let’s explore what this term means and strategies for overcoming it…
How to Get Active When You’re Depressed
One of the cornerstones of therapy for depression is called behavioral activation. Just like it sounds, it’s a technique designed to break the cycle of inaction so common with depression to help people reconnect to the people and things that are important to them.
Letting Go of Worry: 4 Methods for Finding Peace of Mind
While there can be positive aspects to worry, it’s characterized by a preoccupation with a feared future outcome, and it pulls our attention away from the present moment. When worry consumes us, it can prevent us from fully and mindfully engaging with the here and now and can negatively impact our overall well-being and quality of life.
The good news is that with the right tools and support, you can learn to manage worry in healthier ways. Let’s look at four helpful methods for doing this...
Understanding and Overcoming the Causes of Insomnia
Insomnia can be a deeply frustrating and isolating experience. Tossing and turning night after night, the mind racing with worry and anxiety, desperately longing for the restorative power of sleep. As hopeless as this may feel, remember that you are not alone, and there are ways to find relief.
How to Search for a Job When You’re Depressed
Searching for a job isn’t easy. It takes a lot of time and energy to find jobs, curate your resume and cover letter, find references, fill out the application, and answer all the questions appropriately. It can feel like a full-time job.
However, it is possible to navigate the job market with patience, self-care, and strategic planning while effectively managing your mental health. Here are some helpful strategies for searching for a job while depressed…
What is GAD?
In today’s fast-paced world, worry and stress are common experiences. However, for some individuals, these feelings are more prevalent and longer-lasting. Overwhelming and persistent anxiety can lead to a condition called generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). GAD interferes with daily functioning in all realms of life: home, work, and social interactions.
Let’s explore what GAD is, its signs and symptoms, and how Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) can help treat it…
Where Does Depression Come From? Common Causes and Risk Factors
So, where exactly does depression come from? The specific cause of depression isn’t exactly known, but several risk factors make someone more susceptible. Let’s explore these different factors and discuss treatment options if you’ve been experiencing depression…
4 Kinds of Anxiety and Where They Come From
Anxiety is a common and complex emotion that is felt by millions of people around the world. While occasional anxiety is a normal part of the human experience, it becomes problematic when it becomes pervasive and persistent. If a person starts to feel daily anxiety, it can begin to interfere with their ability to function and quality of life. In that case, it can mean that something larger is at play, namely an anxiety disorder.
Let’s look at 4 common anxiety disorders and how they relate to CBT principles…
Causes & Triggers of Anxiety
Anxiety is one of the most common mental health issues that affects millions of people across the globe. While we all feel anxious from time to time, some people experience severe anxiety that can be debilitating.
Anxiety is your body’s natural response to stress. When you’re anxious, your body goes into fight-or-flight mode. Your heart rate increases, your breathing speeds up, and your muscles tense. Anxiety can cause physical symptoms like…
5 Ways to Deal with Depression
Depression is a common medical condition that many people in the world struggle with. Unfortunately, it’s not something that goes away on its own.
Here are 5 ways to deal with depression…
Simple Ways to Break the Cycle of Insomnia
It is possible to incorporate strategies into your daily routine to help fight insomnia. Here are some tips to try and regain that rested, refreshed feeling after a good night’s sleep…
What is Depression?
Depression is an extremely common and also serious mental illness and mood disorder. It can affect how a person acts, feels, and thinks about themselves and the world around them…
5 Ways to Deal with Anxiety
Just because anxiety may be common and normal doesn’t mean that you just have to deal with it until it goes away on its own.
Here are 5 ways to deal with anxiety…
What is Anxiety?
Anxiety is the feeling of fear or uneasiness. Anxiety is a normal reaction and emotion that almost everyone experiences in their lifetime…