Learn how to start a conversation about anxiety and depression with someone you trust in this helpful blog post! It's tough dealing with these conditions alone, but talking to someone supportive can be one of the most effective ways to cope. This post takes you through the steps you need to follow to navigate these conversations, from identifying the right person to talk to and preparing yourself emotionally, to planning what you want to say. With these tips, you can open up about your mental health in a safe and comfortable environment and get the support and encouragement you need to manage your symptoms and work towards recovery.

Understand depression symptoms and learn how to explain them to your loved ones for support. Seeking help is crucial and can lead to recovery. Learn more on this blog. #mentalhealth #depression #help #explain #symptoms

Can sad music make depression worse? Does happy music make you happier? Today we’re going to dive deep into multiple studies that not only give insight into how music impacts the brain and mental health, but how it can potentially impact your depression and anxiety as well… for better or for worse. Are you aware of how your music has music been impacting you?

2023 is still fresh upon us and there’s plenty of time to set mental health goals and intentions for the year. But it also doesn’t need to be a new year to set new goals; if health and wellbeing is an area you would like to improve, these mental health goals and ideas may also have direct benefits on your life by decreasing levels of depression, anxiety, and high stress.

Are you struggling with depression and want to know if you're getting better? These are three therapist-approved ways to track your depression and mental health progress to make improvements and start feeling more like yourself again! Today we're going over how to use self-guided questionnaires, journaling, and mental health apps to start making progress with your depression!

Struggling with mental health is not glamorous by any means. One of the lesser talked about struggles with severe depression and mental health looks like re-wearing the same clothes because doing the laundry feels like too much, not showering for a week, and needing constant reminders to brush your teeth. The inability to keep up with personal hygiene is a common, but rarely talked about part of struggling with depression. 

Depression and anxiety around the holidays isn’t an uncommon experience. You’re not alone - and while hearing that doesn’t make it go away, it can be comforting to know others relate to this same feeling right now. Today we’re discussing what you can do to help yourself cope through the holidays, as well as offering advice for your family and friends who want to better support you.

Those who are diagnosed with depression may experience physical symptoms of depression before recognizing the emotional one’s. One of the many physical symptoms is changes in sleep patterns. While depression naps and oversleeping are the commonly talked about symptoms of depression, only about 15% of people struggling with depression deal with oversleeping. In fact, most people with depression tend to struggle more with insomnia and lack of sleep.

Knowing how to help your partner when they’re struggling with major depressive disorder can feel intimidating and stressful. Your support and love can go far for your partner when they really need it. These are some of the ways that you can show up better for your partner when they’re struggling with a bad mental health day.

There are studies showing that just 15 minutes of journaling up to 3 times per week can not only improve mental health struggles (including overthinking, obsessive thoughts, and emotion regulation) after a month, but it may also speed up physical healing. Here are 5 proven journaling techniques that help to improve mental health by decreasing anxiety and depression symptoms.