Every person experiences stress and reacts to stress differently throughout various points in their lives. Stressors that people may experience includes and are not limited to: day-to-day activities, relationship, work, life changes, medical conditions/illnesses, and even fun or enjoyable events. So why does stress happen? According to the American Psychological

Coping with the loss of a loved one is a painful experience that most of us face within our lifetime. In most cases, we begin grieving after a loved one has died. Most mental health literature focuses on the processes one goes through after the loss: denial, anger, etc. In

Research has shown that religious beliefs and identification can provide individuals with a strong sense of self, which fosters resiliency and reduces anxiety. Religion and spiritual practices have also been found to reduce depression. Religion and spirituality can be very effective outlets to assist people who are coping with mental

Loss is a natural part of life. The loss of an individual such as a family member or friend can be quite intense and sometimes leads to depression. During the grief process, individuals can work through feelings and remember their loved one. The grief experience is unique as is how

Learning about mental health concerns not only affects those diagnosed, it also impacts the family. As dynamics change and new bonds develop, family members often find themselves in conflict with one another due to misunderstanding mental disorders and disagreeing on treatment approaches. This can be a confusing experience. Although many

Many individuals struggle with symptoms of anxiety on a daily basis. Anxiety can look many different ways but typically consists of both physical symptoms (e.g., sweating, muscle tension, rapid heartbeat, etc.) and psychological symptoms (e.g., persistent worry, poor concentration, irritability, etc.). In order to manage symptoms of anxiety it can

While many would agree that a child with well-defined goals and who is excelling in school is something to be encouraged, symptoms of anxiety related perfectionism can lead to later development of more pervasive anxiety disorders that impact the quality of the child’s life. Recent research has defined perfectionists as

As the holidays are approaching and neighbors are out and about decorating, many individuals find these next couple of months to be a stressful period. For example, the holidays can be difficult for a variety of reasons, such as interacting with family members when there is tension, financial pressures, as

In the United States, Depression with Peripartum Onset (Postpartum Depression) affects between 8.9 and 37% of women during the first year postpartum. Symptoms associated with depression can develop during pregnancy or in the weeks or months following birth. Symptoms associated with depression, such as anxiety, hallucinations, and psychosis pose an

As humans, we experience various emotions on a day-to-day basis, both positive and negative. Although our emotions provide us with information about our experiences, there is one emotion in particular that is known that have many positive effects on both our physical and mental well-being and that emotion, is the