What it is and What to do   You may have heard the term comorbidity when speaking of COVID risk in those with pre-existing conditions. Or you’ve heard a doctor refer to your grandfather’s heart disease and high blood pressure as comorbid diagnoses. Comorbidity is defined as two or more medical conditions in a patient. While

7 Ways to Beat the Blues this Season   Winter is once again upon us. The days are shorter, the air is colder, and the streets are newly lined with twinkling lights. Yet the “most magical time of the year” can actually be the most difficult time for those living with a type of depression

Starting therapy and meeting your therapist for the first time is similar to going on a first date. You may be feeling a little anxious and are not sure what to expect. We’ve been there too!    When meeting someone for the first time it’s normal to ask a lot of questions in order to

Self-care has become a bit of a buzz word lately, especially over the last few months because of COVID. Typically the image that comes to mind is a bubble bath or a mud mask. It often gets this stereotype and is then placed in a category that we often think, “oh well that’s just not

Forming a new habit is hard, but beneficial to your mental health.  Part of breaking bad habits is accepting that it’s time to change. Self reflection is about noticing the things we want to change about ourselves without being judgmental or harsh. Forming new healthy habits is beneficial to your mental health and well-being, which

Ninety percent of addiction begins in teen years. Everyone has a different situation in regards to addiction. Therefore it is important consider that there are risk factors in teens to keep an eye out for. Risk factors can determine addictive tendencies and act as warning signs that may help identify and treat issues before they

What is Social Anxiety? Also called social phobia, social anxiety disorder is intense anxiety, fear, self-consciousness, and embarrassment toward everyday interactions for fear of being judged or scrutinized by others.  It is common to feel nervous in social situations like job interviews, meeting new people, or giving presentations. However, avoiding social situations altogether out of fear

Colleges across the country are struggling to keep up with the spike in students seeking mental health services.  In 2015, the Center for Collegiate Mental Health reported that undergraduate students seeking mental health counseling increased by 30% from 2009 to 2015. Results from the 2016 study state that students who are seeking help are likely to