Why Is the Change of Season Hard?

Why Is the Change of Season Hard?

With the change of the season comes a change in some people’s mental health. The days get shorter, and daylight means more darkness. For some the darkness is more than just the light appearance outside. Are you someone who has been affected by the change of the season...
Does Self-Care Really Matter?

Does Self-Care Really Matter?

Have you seen people who seem to go at full speed with work, family and commitments without a break? Some people are able to this and appear as thou everything is just fine but statistically, if our lives remain on full speed ahead, eventually we break down....
Is There Power in Positivity?

Is There Power in Positivity?

One of solutions that gets mentioned over and over when researching mental health topics is the power of positivity or positive thinking. Positive thinking is said to help depression, anxiety, reoccurring thought patterns and mental health in general. But why? That is...
Is This Avoidance Behavior?

Is This Avoidance Behavior?

Avoidance behavior is seen as actions people take to escape or distract themselves from difficult thoughts, feelings, situations or tasks. This behavior doesn’t resolve the issues. Avoidance behavior can actually add to existing stressors and negatively impact...
What Is Emotional Regulation?

What Is Emotional Regulation?

Emotional regulation is the process by which individuals influence which emotions they have, when they have them, and how they experience and express their feelings. Some may believe that when they feel an emotion, they have no control over their reaction. Today we...