There are many reasons people may need to enlist a therapist's services. But whatever the motivation, when it comes to finding a therapist to suit your purposes, it helps to have some insight into how to shop for a therapist. With all the therapists today, it is customary to wonder if it is okay to "therapist shop." ... Read More
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Hate Your Job? Mental Health Factors to Consider
Recently, there's been a lot of discussion about workers' rights, what you should expect from a job, how your employer should treat you, and how hating your job affects your mental health. As hard as it might be to believe, some studies even show that having a "bad" job—meaning a job you hate—can be worse for your ... Read More
Some Seniors at Much Higher Risk of Dementia–Why?
Aging is a natural part of life that can impact your body in many ways. Seniors can expect to experience drier skin, weaker muscles and poorer vision. Some forgetfulness is also normal, but dementia isn't a natural part of aging. Dementia occurs when the brain is damaged by disease, whether that's Alzheimer's disease, ... Read More
What Is Co-Morbidity?
Any chronic or long-lasting medical condition is challenging, no matter your financial situation. When you add in a secondary condition, it increases the challenge exponentially. Chronic disease requires long-term management strategies to control the symptoms. Concurrent disorders can make it more difficult to get a ... Read More
Recovery Doesn’t Happen in a Flash—Even for Ezra Miller
Actor Ezra Miller is well-known for their roles in popular films dating back to 2008, but in recent years, the celebrity has been making headlines for less desirable reasons. From 2020 to 2022, Ezra Miller faced a string of charges based on misconduct and crimes like burglary and assault. Fortunately, Miller has taken ... Read More
How Therapy in Sign Language Became Her Dream: Lindsay Koncz’ Path to the 2023 Hope for Healing Scholarship
Some stories change lives forever. At the time, Lindsay Koncz was majoring in Deaf Studies at Towson University, near Baltimore, Maryland, when a Deaf man visited her class. The man shared what it was like to lose his best friend to AIDS in the 1980s and face the many emotions of grief on his own, without help and ... Read More
Report Finds Teen Girls at High Risk of Suicide
One of the more disturbing reports recently published concerns the dramatic increase in levels of depression and suicide among adolescent girls. The report by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) states that the percentage of teen girls reporting persistent feelings of hopelessness and sadness is at its highest level ... Read More
How to Cope with the Mental Stress of a Layoff
Budget cuts and restructuring are a normal part of business, regardless of the industry. Even in a strong economy, skilled workers may find their jobs on the chopping block. Layoffs bring a wave of emotions, from feelings of betrayal, sadness, and disappointment, not to mention the panic someone experiences when they ... Read More
