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Imagine going to the doctor or therapist and being prescribed time in nature as the treatment plan? Is this even possible? In recent years, there has been a growing body of research highlighting the therapeutic benefits of nature in improving mental health. Several of our previous blog posts have discussed these benefits. What is different…

This week is National Eating Disorders Awareness week, so it seemed like a good time to provide more information on eating disorders. Nearly 30 million Americans will experience an eating disorder in their lifetime.  Understanding Eating Disorders: Causes, Types, and Resources for Help Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions that can affect anyone, regardless…

Did you ever wonder about your personality, or the personality of someone you know? Why does one person seem to be more laid back and the other a bit more serious? Some people may be more outgoing while others may be more shy. Our personality is our own way of thinking, feeling, behaving, and relating…

If you have explored our website you may have looked at our Get Help webpage. One of the resources listed is The Child Mind Institute. This organization provides resources to children and families struggling with mental health and learning disorders. They are the leading independent nonprofit in children’s mental health focusing on three areas: care,…

The new year is here and we are a couple of weeks into 2025! Yet, some people may be feeling what is referred to as the post holiday blues, or maybe even experiencing symptoms of depression. Why is it so hard to get back into our normal routine after the holidays and end of the…

With the millions of people impacted by the southern California wildfires we wanted to share some mental health resources. These resources include links to additional resources to help you find the support needed.  Our thoughts are with all those affected by this unprecedented event.  Types of Natural Disasters – Wildfires | SAMHSA Wildfire Resources |…

Happy New Year! Another year has gone by, and a new one is beginning. For many people this is a time of reflection, and perhaps some thoughts of changing habits, increasing wellness, and maybe even making some resolutions. However, we know that the enthusiasm for New Year’s resolutions often fade away or fizzle out. Thus,…

It is that time of year when many of us may be experiencing the winter blues. We also may be experiencing a bit more stress due to the holidays. While this is often typical, how do we know what is the winter blues and what is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)? SAD is a type of…

Autumn is here and winter is fast approaching. This means the amount of sunlight each day is decreasing, as are the temperatures. You may be thinking it is getting too chilly to hike, but honestly, winter hiking is a great activity. Read on for winter hiking tips…

As we make our way through autumn the amount of daily sunlight is decreasing and the weather is getting colder. The holidays will soon be here, which can be stressful sometimes. If you’ve read some of our previous blogs you know that one healthy way to combat stress is to exercise and get outside. Nature…

While few individuals are diagnosed with schizophrenia you have likely heard of this mental illness. According to the NIMH estimates of the prevalence of schizophrenia and related psychotic disorders in the U.S. range between 0.25% and 0.64%. Although the prevalence is low, schizophrenia is typically severe and disabling. The impact on those diagnosed is substantial,…