Month: October 2019

The Pet Effect

The Pet Effect

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, pets and the unconditional love and nonjudgmental companionship they offer can help people living with depression and other mental health conditions. They improve their owners’ moods, help them manage and regulate their emotions, and lessen stress 

Questions to Ask Your Mental Health Care Provider

Questions to Ask Your Mental Health Care Provider

Mental health treatment works best when you have a partnership with your therapist. Being able to ask him or her questions is vital. While a clinician will help you develop coping and communication skills and deal with trauma and stressors, you are the best source 

Mental Illness Awareness Week

Mental Illness Awareness Week

The World Health Organization has designated October 10th as World Mental Health Day to raise awareness of and increase support in response to mental health issues. It occurs during Mental Illness Awareness Week, which takes place this year from October 6th through 12th. If there