Substance abuse is widely recognized not just as a behavioral problem but as a mental health disorder that requires comprehensive treatment and understanding. Often co-occurring with other psychiatric conditions, substance… Read More »Substance Abuse as a Mental Health Disorder
Depression is more than just a feeling of sadness or temporary emotional lows. It’s a mental health disorder that affects millions of people worldwide, often with devastating consequences. It’s important… Read More »Understanding Depression: Signs and Coping Mechanisms
Growing up with anxiety disorders has always been difficult. Not only for me, but for my parents raising me, my siblings, and the friends I made. Mine made it difficult… Read More »Anxiety Disorders That I Didn’t Order
My father, an LCSW at Wasatch Behavioral Health, has done a specific “No Shave November” called, “Movember” for several years to support and focus on men’s mental health. With the… Read More »Focus on Men’s Mental Health: Learning to Heal
Mental and physical health are deeply interconnected, influencing one another in ways that can greatly impact our overall well-being. I will share my personal journey of overcoming seasonal depression and… Read More »The Connection between Mental & Physical Health: Get on Track
When you are experiencing a mental health crisis, it is important to have a plan in place to get you back to a stable mental state. This plan may include… Read More »Mental Health Crisis Kit
A dragon would never explode, but a dino might. It’s such a silly joke, but when I first came across it, it was dumb enough that it still made me… Read More »Humor’s Effect on Mental Health
What is Mindfulness? Mindfulness is the practice of being fully present and engaged in the current moment, with an open and non-judgmental awareness of your thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations, and… Read More »Practicing Mindfulness: Keep Calm & Carry On
People often don’t want to go and sit and talk to a therapist. They may feel like it’s just ranting about their issues for an hour. When people think about… Read More »Top 5 Types of Therapy Explained
A little over five years ago, someone who is now a friend of mine joined my church congregation. As an introvert, he was uncomfortable with the new setting and looked… Read More »Introverts, Extroverts, & Ambiverts