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. ...
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...
Managing Mental Health During a COVID Holiday Season

Managing Mental Health During a COVID Holiday Season

The holiday season is an exciting but stressful time of year. In the midst of a pandemic, things can be more anxiety provoking than enjoyable. Here’s some tips to manage your mental health during the holiday season. Decide and be clear of your group-size comfort...
Anxiety or Fear:  Which is it?

Anxiety or Fear: Which is it?

You’re walking down a dark, lonely lane on Friday the 13th.  The wind is hallowing through the narrow path as you cautiously navigate the damp cobblestone.   Suddenly, you hear what seems to be a loud crashing a few feet behind you.  A black cat howls with a deafening...