Trauma Counseling, Anxiety Counseling
Elisha Lee
Navigating Workplace Safety as a Person of ...

Navigating a workplace that feels unsafe can be particularly challenging for people of color. This post explores practical steps to address and resolve issues of discrimination and discomfort at work. From documenting experiences and seeking allies, to engaging HR and considering external advice, learn how to advocate for a safer, more inclusive workplace environment.

Navigating Workplace Safety as a Person of Color: Strategies and Actions
Trauma Counseling
Elisha Lee
Embracing Movement: Physical Activities for ...

From the emotional release of dance therapy and the grounding effect of nature walks, to the resilience built through strength training and the meditative calm of swimming, explore alternative methods to support trauma recovery. This post delves into the therapeutic potential of movement, offering insights into how activities like running, hiking, and even gardening can contribute to emotional and physical resilience. Embrace these diverse forms of movement to embark on a journey toward renewal, strength, and healing.

Embracing Movement: Physical Activities for Trauma Recovery
Anxiety Counseling
Elisha Lee
Anxiety and the Urge to Overshare: Unraveling ...

In the digital era, the urge to overshare can be amplified by underlying anxiety. This blog post delves into how anxiety drives the need for constant sharing, the risks associated with oversharing, and provides practical strategies for managing anxiety-induced oversharing. Understand the psychological dynamics at play and learn how to navigate social interactions more mindfully.

Anxiety and the Urge to Overshare: Unraveling the Connection
Depression Counseling
Elisha Lee
The Hidden Struggle: How Undiagnosed ADHD Can ...

Discover the often-overlooked connection between undiagnosed ADHD and depression in our latest blog post. Dive into how undiagnosed ADHD creates a challenging cycle of chronic stress, social difficulties, and academic or occupational struggles, leading to feelings of failure and isolation. Learn about the critical importance of diagnosis and how tailored treatments can drastically improve both the symptoms of ADHD and the consequent depressive feelings. Understanding the link between these conditions is the first step towards healing and living a more balanced life.

The Hidden Struggle: How Undiagnosed ADHD Can Lead to Depression
Anxiety Counseling
Elisha Lee
Understanding Illness Anxiety Disorder: ...

In a world where access to health information is both a blessing and a curse, Illness Anxiety Disorder (IAD) emerges as a complex psychological condition characterized by an excessive worry about having a serious illness, despite medical evidence suggesting otherwise. This perpetual state of health-related fear not only disrupt only disrupts daily life but also leads individuals down a path of constant doctor visits, obsessive health research, and the relentless checking for signs of illness. Understanding the symptoms, causes, and available treatments for IAD is crucial in navigating its challenges and finding a way back to wellness. Through professional help, support, and personal coping strategies, it is possible to manage the symptoms of IAD and embrace a more balanced perspective on health and well-being.

Understanding Illness Anxiety Disorder: Navigating the Realm of Health-Related Fear

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When Isolation Causes Depression In the Elderly: How To Help

When Isolation Causes Depression In the Elderly: How To Help

As people age and their health declines, social isolation becomes more common, leading to an increased risk of depression. Depression in the elderly often goes unrecognized and untreated because it's easy to mistake depression symptoms for other illnesses, medical conditions, or the natural aging process. Therefore, it's essential to understand the causes of depression in the elderly and how to help. Getting elders out of social isolation can help fight depression. In this blog post, we will discuss the causes of depression in the elderly, how to recognize the symptoms, and strategies to help your loved one improve their mental and social well-being to mitigate the effects of social isolation.