Mental Health Resources

Mallory Striesfeld Mallory Striesfeld

Can Grief Make You Sick?

Grief can cause real physical symptoms: fatigue, a weakened immune system, and more. Learn how grief affects your body and when to seek support.

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Mallory Striesfeld Mallory Striesfeld

How to Talk to Kids About Depression

Learn how to talk to kids about depression in an age-appropriate way. Discover warning signs, conversation tips, and when to seek professional help.

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Ryan Conner, LPC-Associate Ryan Conner, LPC-Associate

Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month: For the Men in Our Lives

Men’s mental health awareness month is a time intended to bring awareness to the stigmas that men encounter when facing mental health concerns.

Many men have been raised to suppress their emotions, making them reluctant to share their deeper thoughts and feelings.

It may be hard to break out of this mindset, so it is best for men to take appropriate steps according to their comfortability. Small things such as, breathing exercises and meditation can help ease anxiety and stress from everyday life.

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Jennifer Schwartz-Doctorovich, MS, LPC-Associate, FNTP Jennifer Schwartz-Doctorovich, MS, LPC-Associate, FNTP

Stress and your mental health: The Body Keeps the score

Overworked? Overweight? Overstressed? Without knowing it, you may be hurting your digestion, blood sugar, immune system and your adrenals, to name a few. Stress and blood sugar go hand in hand. Understanding how they affect each other is the key to a healthier life.

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Stress Awareness Month: Pausing to Drink Your Coffee While it's Still Warm ☕

This month, consider checking in with yourself:

Am I resting, or just collapsing at the end of the day?

When was the last time I did something I actually enjoyed?

Am I overcommitting because I feel like I “should”?

What do I need more of? What can I release, even just a little?

Awareness is the first step, even if that awareness is simply realizing, “Wow, I have been stressed for so long I thought it was my personality.”

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Understanding Insecurity In Relationships

Insecurity can feel like a shadow lingering just beneath your connection, a quiet whisper of “Am I enough?” or “Will they stay?” 

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What is Sex-Positive Therapy?

Sex-positive therapy is an affirming and inclusive approach to understanding and addressing your sexual health and well-being.

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Mental Health Sophie Synek, LMFT-Associate, LPC-Associate Mental Health Sophie Synek, LMFT-Associate, LPC-Associate

Honoring Women’s History Month: Closing the Mental Health Gap

This Women’s History Month, we’re reflecting on the mental health gap between men and women. Higher rates of depression and anxiety in women are not a sign of weakness, but a reflection of biological, social, and emotional burdens many carry. Honoring women means not only celebrating their strength, but supporting their right to rest, boundaries, and care.

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Can Chronic Pain Cause Depression?

Chronic pain and depression often exist together, forming a cycle where the physical pain leads to emotional distress, and that distress can, in turn, amplify the pain. 

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Navigating the Challenges of Interracial Relationships

If you’re in an interracial relationship, you may be navigating both personal growth and systemic bias at the same time. This isn’t something you have to figure out alone. Couples therapy can offer a space to explore your experiences, honor your love, and grow stronger together.

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Why is college so stressful?

Let’s take a look at some of the most common reasons why teens and older students oftentimes struggle with stress, anxiety, and even depression during their college years.

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