Everyone goes through periods where they’re prone to more negative emotions like sadness, anger, or anxiety. And while these feelings are normal, sometimes they can become so extreme that they become classified as a mental health emergency. In these situations,...
For residents of central Florida, therapy can be especially hard to find. This is not due to a lack of mental health facilities in Florida, but rather the sheer volume of providers. This can make it difficult to find the right care for your unique needs, especially if...
In a crisis, everyone relies on first responders. But who can first responders turn to in a crisis? That’s the question we’re answering for this year’s National First Responders Day, October 28th. These individuals put their health and wellbeing on...
When you’re looking for mental health care, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by choice. In particular, many people struggle with identifying what type of treatment they need. And unfortunately, when people aren’t sure of how to get help, they sometimes...
A complete mental illness list is helpful to understand common mental health disorders that people struggle with in the United States, but finding a comprehensive list isn’t always easy. This is because there are more than 100 mental health conditions defined by the...
Did you know that there are laws in place to help people who need to take an extended period of time away from their jobs as a result of a personal or family situation? This is called the Family and Medical Leave Act, or FMLA. The FMLA covers a lot of different...
Ever consider how your social media habits affect your mental health? Not surprisingly, the use of social networks such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, can positively or negatively influence your mental state depending on how much energy you devote to crafting a...
Everybody has moments where they feel sad, unmotivated, or hopeless. However, for people with depression, this depressed mood doesn’t just go away. A major depressive episode can be dangerously intense and cause serious side effects. It’s important to know that...
As the COVID-19 pandemic progresses, more mental health professionals are noticing that the rates of mental illness in the United States are continuing to increase. For many people, including those in our St. Cloud, Florida community, that means grappling with COVID...
