May is Mental Health Awareness Month: Here’s how to celebrate it by Theresa Lupcho, LPC | May 1, 2024 | Mental Health Awareness, Mental Health Topics, Self-Improvement May 1st marks the beginning of Mental Health Awareness Month, a time of observance during which every American is encouraged to put their mental health needs first. It’s also a time when dedicated mental health professionals are recognized for their efforts in offering compassionate care. Mental Health Awareness Month presents…
What is queer imposter syndrome? Plus, how to cope by Jason Crosby | Jun 14, 2022 | Coping Skills, LGBTQIA+, Mental Health Topics Imposter syndrome is a lingering feeling of uncertainty related to some part of our identity—the sense that we don’t belong. It can occur at work if we’re promoted, when relocating to a new community, or when meeting new people in our personal lives. But it can also happen to members…
Considering the relationship between religion and counseling by Katie Brenneman | May 24, 2022 | Mental Health Topics, Religion & Spirituality It’s estimated that more than 50 million adults in America will experience some form of mental health condition in their lifetimes. That’s around 20% of the entire adult population of the United States. In addition, a recent Pew Research study found that, though self-reported religious affiliation rates have declined in…
Diversity and representation in counseling: Improving access to mental health care with a diverse clinical team by Taylor Bennett | May 6, 2022 | Beginning Therapy, Mental Health Topics, Race & Identity Think back to a time when you were “online shopping” for a new health care provider — be it a counselor, a primary care doctor, or a specialist. What did you look for? Who did you gravitate toward? Who did you trust? You likely perused their education, years of experience,…
Mental health and illness statistics among LGBTQ+: The prevalence of mental illness, risk of suicide, and mental health help by Taylor Bennett | May 29, 2020 | LGBTQIA+, Mental Health Awareness, Mental Health Topics One in four people in the world will experience a mental health condition at some point in their lives, making mental illness a leading disability worldwide. That said, a specific group of people is even more likely to suffer from a mental illness: the LGBTQ+ community. These individuals face unique…
Fifteen percent of parents don’t know what cyberbullying is—do you? by Ian Garland | Feb 3, 2020 | Bullying Awareness & Prevention, Mental Health Topics, Parenting Cyberbullying has become increasingly common in recent years, with 59% of American teens facing some sort of online harassment during 2018. Despite this, around 15% of parents still haven’t heard of cyberbullying, and some of those who have don’t really understand what it entails. With this in mind, we’ll share…
Are you thinking about scheduling counseling services? Find the right kind of therapy for you by Taylor Bennett | Jan 9, 2020 | Beginning Therapy, Mental Health Topics Making the decision to work with a counselor can be a difficult one, as can embarking on the process of finding the right kind of treatment. But it doesn’t have to be ridden with stress and anxiety. You can schedule counseling services and find a counselor with ease—as long as…