Irritability is a commonly expressed symptom in individuals suffering from a variety of mental disorders, specifically Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and Bipolar Disorder (BD) (Yuen et al., 2016). New research suggests that irritability in BD may be more related to an individual’s experience of anxiety than previous research suggested. According

It can be difficult for adolescents who are mandated to therapy to engage in session. This can be for several reasons, such as the nature of why the client is mandated, which for adolescent males can be due to probation or other juvenile issues. Therefore, a lot of the time

The details of goal setting are often overlooked, but making goals is an important aspect of achieving what each individual perceives to be success. Goals are generally derived from our values, which are those things that are important to us. In working towards goals, individuals have the opportunity to experience

Clinical work has to be a balance of addressing personal and systematic factors. If clients are homeless and anxious, it is great in theory to work on cognitive restructuring of distressing thoughts and relaxation techniques. However, the majority of their time is spent in a very anxiety producing situation. Maslow

Have you recently encountered a stroke and are now feeling shifts in mood, leading you to feel more sad than normal? 1/3 of individuals who experience a stroke will undergo shifts in their mood, often causing depression. The mental distress caused by having a stroke as well as the physical

Adolescents struggling with depression often deal with symptoms that significantly impact their academic and social functioning and may put them at an increased risk for self-harm. While there are various treatments for depression, research suggests that the use of existing treatments with adolescent populations yields mixed results and may not

There are many reasons and times we want to and may be expected to care for loved ones when they cannot care for themselves. While on one hand this experience can be rewarding, caregiving is a big responsibility that can become overwhelming with our other responsibilities. In an effort to

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, which is dedicated to providing resources to individuals impacted by suicide or suicidal thoughts, and education aimed at preventing suicide through increased awareness and understanding. Suicide is a difficult topic for some to discuss, perhaps due to stigmatizing beliefs about those that complete suicide

Anger can be defined as a strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility. It is a common and natural human emotion that everybody experiences. Anger is not limited to shouting and yelling, it can also include intimidating others and being aggressive towards others. It can be appropriate to be angry;