Looking Back on 2014: the Major Health Concerns
Earlier this December, BuzzFeed compiled a list of twenty-seven things that got us talking about health this past year. A few of the things mentioned are the Ebola outbreaks, the Affordable Health Care Act, legalizing marijuana, and Robin Williams’ death by suicide...
Depression and the Holidays
In our last blog post, we talked about stress and the holidays. In this post, we’ll continue our talk on the holidays and the struggle with depression that some people face. For many, the holidays are a time filled with fun, family, and happiness. But for some, it can...
Surviving the Holidays
Christmas is supposed to be a happy time of the year that’s filled with family, friends, and love. For many though, the holidays can bring on extreme stress and/or anxiety, or even trigger bouts of depression. In this post, we will talk about how to deal with the...
4 Ways You Can Help Those in Need at Christmas Time
The month of December seems to fly by. There are presents to buy and candy to make. We’re busy at work, school, and church. There are holiday parties and family gatherings. It can be difficult to make time for everything, but the month of December is about being with...
Practicing Everyday Gratitude
The reason behind Thanksgiving is often overlooked. Maybe it’s because Black Friday is the next day, and the crazy deals and door busters creep into the night of Thanksgiving. Sometimes, we forget to say what we’re thankful for when we’re busy making a big dinner,...
How to Handle PTSD
In our last post, we gave a brief overview on PTSD. In this post, we will go over a few tips on how to work through PTSD and how therapy can help. I think I have PTSD. What should I do? If you think you are suffering from PTSD, you don’t need to face it alone. The...
An overview of PTSD
This is a three part series on PTSD. In this post, we will look at the general overview of PTSD. In our next blog post, we will discuss some tips on how to work through PTSD and how therapy can help. Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) may develop after an awful...
Loving Someone Who Deploys
Last week, we honored our past and present soldiers on Veteran’s Day. Being a soldier is one of the bravest decisions a person can make; when a soldier signs up for the military, so does their family and when a loved one is deployed, it can be difficult for those left...
Real Love Is a Choice
For a long time, people have been discussing (and sometimes arguing) as to whether love is a choice or a feeling. Recently, the Internet was buzzing with an article by Seth Adam Smith entitled, “Real Love is a Choice.” In the article, Smith agrees with the idea that...