5 Acitivities for the Summertime Blues

5 Acitivities for the Summertime Blues

There is an expectation that summer is a joyful season filled with plenty of outdoor activities such as BBQs, beach days, and vacations. While getting plenty of sunshine may boost your Vitamin D exposure and promote a healthy body, the summer heat can cause many...
What Does Depression Look Like?

What Does Depression Look Like?

From time to time, you may experience sadness or stress that can go away on its own. However, when there is a persistent feeling of hopelessness, emptiness, irritability, or little interest in activities you may have once enjoyed, it may be caused by depression. ...
Why It’s Hard to Seek Help

Why It’s Hard to Seek Help

According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), roughly 52.9 million adults in the U.S. live with a mental illness. Of those 52.9 million adults, only 24.3 million received mental health services in the past year. For those living with mental illness, the...
Mental Health and Athletic Performance

Mental Health and Athletic Performance

The basis of athletic performance is often focused on the performance of the body. While it might be the main component to athletic success, the physical aspect of sports isn’t the only factor. When we talk about sports, we often neglect the psychology behind...
In Memory of Dr. Aaron Beck

In Memory of Dr. Aaron Beck

At the age of 100, we say goodbye to the father of cognitive psychology, Aaron Temkin Beck. An American psychiatrist and professor, Dr. Aaron Beck, MD dedicated his research to understanding the psychoanalytic concepts of depression. Through his studies and detailed...
Is It Time to ‘Break Up’ with Your Therapist?

Is It Time to ‘Break Up’ with Your Therapist?

When seeking therapy, the journey of finding the therapist that’s right for you is usually not a straight path. If you’ve ever made the decision to search for the right clinician, you’ve probably realized that there are unexpected twists and turns along the way.  ...