Social Anxiety and the Holidays
Social Anxiety Disorder affects roughly 12% of the population in the United States, according to the NIH, the National Institutes of Health. And roughly 20% of individuals diagnosed with SAD experience addiction and other negative coping methods. The impacts of the...
Gratitude Fosters a Healthy Brain and a Happy Mind
This remarkably difficult year has forced us to change how we approach every aspect of our life. Perspectives and coping skills have been challenged as quite heavy concerns weigh on us. So many individuals and families have experienced multiple traumas and losses this...
Reducing Voter Anxiety and Activism Burnout During Elections
Boundaries are essential for the proper growth and functioning of all things. They are equally necessary for our healthy engagement with social issues that matter most. Social justice concerns, along with this year’s general elections, have forced us to take stock of...
Mental Health Screenings: The Importance of Checking-In
The coronavirus pandemic has highlighted many social and civil shortcomings, but thankfully, it has also provided a much needed change in perspectives, sometimes from unexpected corners of life. Overall, while adjusting to the pandemic, daily anxiety levels are on the...
Mental Health Screenings: The Importance of Checking-In
October is Mental Health Screening month! This initiative was started by the World Health Organization (WHO) in order to raise public awareness of mental health issues. One in five Americans is affected by mental health conditions and despite the high prevalence,...
Effective Solution For Nicotine Dependence
Stop Smoking Today - Regain Control From the debilitating mental health symptoms to the desire to quit smoking, many look for alternative ways to meet their health goals and regain control. The CDC reported an estimated 34.2 million American adults smoke in the...
Amidst the Tragic Toll of Substance Abuse, KHC Provides a Path to Healing
September marks Substance Abuse Awareness Month. The scope and depth of substance abuse and addiction are devastating not only for individuals and families but also for society as a whole. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, 19.7 million American adults...
Effective Communication Matters For Improved Relationships
Do you ever feel misunderstood? Do you ever find it hard to get through a conversation with someone? It may feel as if the lines of communication were jumbled, leaving you puzzled. No one is at fault if communication modes are not understood and making a conscious...
Spectrum of Mental Wellness
Processes usually move along a spectrum. Mental health is no different. Our individual mental health changes throughout our life as we develop and experience living in all its variety. We traverse the expanse of mental wellness as we move through the spectrum of...
Therapy vs Psychotherapy: The Debate
Do you find that you struggle with your mental health or often just need someone to talk to? There are various mental health solutions that are catered to your specific needs and goals. While many use the words psychotherapy and therapy/counseling interchangeably...
