Defining Relationship Anxiety We, as humans, are thought to be social beings. Most of us are reliant on having relationships with friends, family, and acquaintances. For those individuals who have an interest in dating, a romantic relationship become a major component for social interaction. Relationships can provide a sense of comfort, as well as, a [...]
What is SAD? After the excitement of the holiday season ends and we begin a new year, Winter can begin to feel like a drag. We find ourselves dreaming of warmer weather and craving breaks from our daily mundane routines. While experiencing bouts of sadness in any season can be completely normal, those who deal [...]
Defining Boundaries Let's start out with a very important question: What exactly is a boundary? As far as the definition goes, a boundary is a line, whether it be real or imagined, which marks the edge or limit of something. Cambridge Dictionary This can be seen through boundaries on properties, such as a household having [...]
The Journey to Empathy For as long as I can remember, I have felt things so deeply. I recall multiple times when I was in middle school watching a movie where one of the characters died or a show where a parent was ill. My brother would come into the room to see me bawling [...]
Tips for Navigating Stress and Change in the Pandemic As we approach the two year anniversary of the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is only natural that we all reflect back on the last, unquestionably unique, two years. Our lives have been changed exponentially since the start of the pandemic. Some people’s lives have [...]
The stigma surrounding mental health has impacted society by impacting individuals who are suffering from these illnesses. These individuals are often afraid to disclose this information to others, oftentimes believing that something is wrong with them for dealing with these disorders. Stigma in mental health includes social stigma, self-stigma, professional stigma, and cultural stigma. When [...]
Living in a society that is so intertwined with social media, it can make it hard not to find ourselves comparing our appearances, careers, and lives in general to other people. Between Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter, Online dating profiles, Youtube Channels, Tiktok, and the vast number of additional social media sites, there is an obscene [...]
Romantic relationships can be a wonderful part of life—a source of support, a companion to share time with, and someone who helps to encourage their partner through journeys and hardships. However, on the other hand, relationships can also be a stressor; depending on the state of the relationship. Many different factors can negatively impact the [...]
Behavioral activation is a way to cope with depression, which is oftentimes combined with other forms of depression treatment, such as therapy or psychotropic medications. One of the most common symptoms of depression is withdrawing from regular activities or social supports, oftentimes by avoiding activities that one normally finds enjoyable. This can often lead to [...]
Anxiety is a normal response to stress, which involves a feeling of fear of what is to come. This is a natural reaction for one to experience, however, when this response becomes severe or constant, that is when it can turn into a disorder. Anxiety can be a helpful response by controlling impulsivity, regulating the [...]
