A Brief Guide to Midlife Depression
When people think of midlife depression, they may think it’s the same as a midlife crisis. However, these two are quite different. In a midlife crisis, a person compares how they …
Mental Health
How Do I Improve My Mental Health Resilience as a First Responder?
When someone talks about mental health resilience, they mean the ability of someone to adapt to difficult situations. First responders are the ones who tend to respond to these difficult …
What Do I Do After Getting an Official Diagnosis of My Mental Health Disorder?
There are many different ways that a person can react to a mental health disorder diagnosis. Some find relief, finally getting answers to why they were struggling so much. Others may react …
The Importance of Making a Crisis Safety Plan For Your Mental Health
Almost everyone has heard of a disaster or fire safety plan, but did you know it’s possible to have a safety plan for your mental health? It’s more important than …
What Are the Benefits of Anger Management?
When most people think about anger management, they think about a program to completely eradicate anger from someone’s life. This, though, is not the case, as anger is a natural …
Caring for Your Own Mental Health as a Long-Term Caregiver for a Loved One
A caregiver is someone directly responsible for caring for those who can no longer care for themselves, whether it be for mental health or physical reasons. With the cost of …
What to Expect When Receiving Mental Health Treatment as Part of the LGBTQIA+ Community
The LGBTQIA+ community has historically struggled with finding care and treatment for their mental health. For a long time, being gay, transgender, or another type of sexuality besides heterosexual was classified as …
Processing Grief as a First Responder
When someone is a first responder, they deal with many difficult emotions and experiences, one of which is grief. Grief is defined as the sorrow and anguish one feels after …
How to Recognize When a Fellow First Responder Needs Mental Health Help
Being a first responder means being part of a team and looking out for each other’s physical and mental health. First responders sacrifice much of themselves when they are on …
Why Hobbies Help in Treatment Programs
When people undergo treatment for a mental health disorder, they may often struggle with negative feelings. Some may feel shame in needing help. Others may be overwhelmed by the nature of their disorder …