April is Stress Awareness Month, making it the perfect time to explore the differences between stress and anxiety. While these two experiences share similarities, they are not the same. Recognizing their distinctions can help you address and manage each more effectively. Stress vs. Anxiety: What Makes Them Different? Stress is a natural response to a...Read More

In September, we recognize National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Month and National Recovery Month. Vaping, also known as e-cigarettes, has become increasingly popular in the U.S. Vaping is most common among young adults aged 18-24, with approximately 9.4% in this age group reporting regular use. Many people who vape often report an increase in anxiety...Read More

Keeping Your Cool in the Political Frenzy Navigating election season can be an emotional rollercoaster. Election stress is very real, and it’s a coincidence International Stress Awareness Day on November 2nd falls just before Election Day in the United States. The pre-election stress occurs in the weeks leading up to the election, with post-election stress...Read More

Life has its share of uncomfortable moments, from running out of your cherished coffee creamer to coping with the loss of a loved one. We all face distressing and trying times. However, our ability to navigate these challenging emotions is where distress tolerance comes into play. Distress tolerance skills form a crucial component of Dialectical...Read More

What’s in Your Mental Health Toolkit? Anxiety and depression have been the subject of numerous papers, but few address prevention. CDC data shows that the number of adults with recent anxiety or depression symptoms increased in the U.S. from 36.4 to 41.5 percent between August 2020 and February 2021, with the largest increase among adults...Read More

Clinically, negative thinking patterns are known as cognitive distortions. Negative thought patterns are an extreme and inaccurate way of thinking, such as:  He’s late coming home from work, he must’ve been in an accident. I failed that exam. I should just drop out of school I’m bad at interviews, so what’s the point in applying...Read More

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, many children have experienced anxiety, sadness, and stress. Playgrounds and parks have been closed, we’re staying distant from friends and family, and stores are closed. While these changes have affected us all, one of the most visible changes is people wearing masks or face shields. For children, the sight of someone...Read More