by Denise S | Mar 1, 2023 | Addiction
People assume eating disorders are connected only to food and diet, but they are complicated mental health issues that require professional attention. Eating disorders are outlined in the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of...
by Denise S | Feb 27, 2023 | Anxiety and Stress, Mental Health
We live in a competitive world, and many aspire to success and achievement. However, there is a difference between striving to be a high-achiever and wanting to perform well – and being a perfectionist driven by fear of failure. Perfectionism can adversely...
by Denise S | Feb 24, 2023 | Depression, Mental Health
Depression is prolific in our society, but those suffering from it come along a broad spectrum. Clinical depression is diagnosed and can be crippling and life-altering. However, other forms of depression can be transitory and relatively mundane. Because the word...
by Denise S | Feb 22, 2023 | Mental Health
The reality of a mental health issue can be complicated – and determining whether or not an emotion merits concern can be confusing. At what point does sadness become depression, or moments of fear become anxiety? For someone wrestling with these questions, the...
by Denise S | Feb 20, 2023 | Addiction, Mental Health
Nearly everyone will overeat sometimes, whether it be a special occasion or a lazy day at home. But when overeating becomes a habit or is connected to other disorders, there may be a reason for concern. Whether we realize it or not, we all have some form of...