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5 Ways to Practice Self-Care After a Loss by Kristin Meekhof Immediately after your loved one passes away or even weeks afterward, you may feel like you’re in a fog, and this is normal. Chances are you were busy with activities (i.e., planning a memorial gathering) which directed some of your attention away from your sorrow. And now that the reality and weight of your loss are starting to sink in,

5 Ways to Start Talking With Your Teen About Mental Health Help by Douglas Newton M.D., M.P.H. It is well-documented that behavioral health concerns are on the rise among teenagers. The CDC released a study this year that showed more than a third of high-school students reported experiencing poor mental health. There’s no question that the pandemic drastically impacted the nation’s mental health, regardless of individuals’ ages. But while COVID

6 Ways to Practice Gratitude When You’re Feeling Depressed Medically reviewed by Bethany Juby, PsyD — By Hope Gillette If you’re experiencing depression, understanding how to be grateful has nothing to do with hiding how you’re feeling — and everything to do with helping improve the symptoms of depression. If you feel depressed, you may worry your loved ones are annoyed with your low mood, don’t understand why you want

How to Help Your Grieving Friend By Jessica Fein “I don’t know what to do.” “I don’t want to bother them.” “I feel so awkward.” Sound familiar? Unless we’ve personally experienced grief- and sometimes even then—we often feel uncomfortable around grieving people. We tell ourselves they need space or that there are people who are better suited to provide comfort. We drop them a note and tell them to let

Things to Expect In Your First Therapy Session Medically reviewed by N. Simay Gökbayrak, PhD — By Leah Campbell It takes a lot of strength to make that first therapy appointment, but now that you have, you might be wondering what it will involve. Scheduling your first therapy session requires resolve — to admit you may need some help or that you have a condition, symptoms, or challenges to work

Dealing with Teen Emotions Why Isn’t Outpatient Treatment Working? Written by Elizabeth Castrellón. As a clinical social worker, I have worked with many patients and families who ask why their outpatient treatment is not working. Is it that the psychiatrist/therapist is incompetent? Is their family member simply “not trying hard enough?” Often, the answer to this question is that the symptoms of the person receiving care are too severe for