April | Stress Awareness Month In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, we often forget the profound impact that simple acts like breathing deeply can have on our mental health and overall well-being. April is Stress Awareness Month, and breathing exercises have been shown to help effectively manage stress. While shallow breathing is...Read More
April | Autism Awareness Month Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a condition that influences an individual’s behavior and communication abilities. It’s classified as a developmental disability because its symptoms generally emerge within the initial years of life. ASD is referred to as a “spectrum disorder” owing to the wide range of symptoms it encompasses. No...Read More
Unlocking More Restful Nights Imagine a scenario when you are lying in bed, trying to sleep, but your mind is not letting fall asleep. You know that checking the time will only make you more anxious and worsen the situation. Have you ever experienced something like this? We all have. It can be frustrating to...Read More
Creating Genuine Connections. Loneliness can have a significant impact on mental health. Studies have found that feeling lonely can lead to low self-esteem, anxiety, and depression. It’s important to recognize the effects of loneliness and take steps to connect with others and build supportive relationships. Loneliness can hinder our ability to forge meaningful connections, leaving...Read More
April is National Autism Awareness Month, with World Autism Awareness Day occurring on April 2nd. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability that affects an individual’s behavior and communication. Since autism is a developmental disorder, symptoms typically surface within the first few years of life. However, autism is a “spectrum disorder” because symptoms vary...Read More
Our daily lives are increasingly dependent on our phones in today’s digital age. They provide us with information, entertainment, and communication at our fingertips while keeping us connected to the world around us. While phones can be useful and convenient tools, they can also negatively impact our relationships. The Negative Impacts of Phones on Relationships...Read More
Claudia Schwenzer, LLMSW: Chronic diseases, such as cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, stroke and heart disease challenge many families daily. According to the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), six in ten adults in America have a chronic disease, and four in ten have two or more. Chances are each of us is...Read More
Having low self-esteem, anxiety, and depression can be a result of loneliness, according to research. Lonely people may have difficulty forming meaningful connections with others and are more likely to develop mental health problems. According to some studies, loneliness can harm mental health just as much as poverty or physical illness. Furthermore, loneliness can lead...Read More
It takes effort to keep romance and excitement alive in even the best relationships. Otherwise, you may feel more like roommates than romantic partners. When that happens, sex and intimacy die down, the excitement fades, and people often feel that something is missing in their relationship, despite loving them. Having a comfortable relationship with your...Read More
According to research, staying in an unhappy relationship can negatively impact your happiness, life satisfaction, self-esteem, and overall health. Unfortunately, too many people remain in unhealthy and even toxic relationships. It is possible that you are reading this post and feel so worn down that you aren’t even aware of whether your relationship is toxic....Read More
