There are many challenges and stressors that individuals face when undergoing a new medical diagnosis. Research suggests that many medical diagnoses are comorbid with mental health diagnoses and often lead to symptoms of both depression and anxiety. Specifically, individuals with a cancer diagnosis experience various difference reactions and emotions. Among

Stigma around mental health continues to deter people from seeking treatment. Individuals may believe their symptoms are “not real” in the way that symptoms of diabetes or a sprained ankle seem to be. Some people may not even recognize that their symptoms are psychological. For example, it is possible to

Weight bias, negative attitudes towards others based on their weight status, is a pervasive matter in society. Oftentimes, it is communicated through subtle and over forms in various settings including work, school, and healthcare agencies. Weight bias negatively affects quality of life by impacting socialization, physical health, and psychological wellness.

Often times, we find ourselves in a situation where we have to speak in front of an audience. Whether it is a meeting at work, a presentation for school, or a speech at a friend’s wedding, these stations can be anxiety-provoking. You may experience sweating, upset stomach, shakiness, or stuttering.

Did you know that by the time teenagers are in 12th grade, about two-thirds of students have tried alcohol, and about half of 9th through 12 graders have used marijuana. Among 12th graders, close to 2 in 10 reported using prescription medicine without having a prescription. The substance use issue

Up to 77 percent of kids have been the victim of bullying at their school. Of these children, around 14 percent have been shown to experience significant negative consequences to bullying. Negative consequences include anxiety, depression, poor relationships with peers, and lower grades in school. Therefore, it is important for

Emotion Regulation: Identifying, managing and responding to emotions in a way that allows them to be useful and productive People commonly think that regulating emotions means making the emotions disappear; however, that is not the case. Regulating emotions looks different depending on the situation. A skill named mindfulness helps you

In honor of April being known as World Autism Awareness Month, this month’s blog post will focus on the topic of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). What is Autism? ASD is considered to be a complex developmental condition that involves challenges with social communication and restricted, repetitive behaviors/interests. The effects of

All relationships (family, work, or social) can involve some level of disagreement. Having a conflict with another person is not unhealthy. How we express our views and positions in those conflicts, however, can lead either to conflict resolution or ineffective and sometimes hurtful interactions. Here are 5 quick tips for

Substance use is an ongoing and widespread issue in America. Thus, there is a need to address substance use in treatment and recovery. Complementary and alternative medicine practices e.g., mindfulness have been introduced in substance treatment. The physiological, psychological, and cognitive changes that occur from mindfulness use can be tremendously