Mental Health Articles

College Can Be Stressful — Five Ways to Take Care of Your Mental Health

The transition to college life is a big one. There are new responsibilities, new schedules to adjust to, so much studying, and for some students, it’s their first time living on their own. The college experience brings its own unique types of stress that can weigh on...

Reducing Mental Health Stigma

Feelings of worry, anxiety, depression and isolation have only been amplified since the pandemic. This impacts everyone, including the millions of Americans living with mental illness. Sonya Summerlin, LMFT, from St. Dominic’s Behavioral Health Services, shares...

Do You Have Seasonal Depression?

Some people look forward to the change of seasons, when the weather becomes crisp and cool, making for shorter days and cozy nights. Others may notice a change in their mood when the weather turns and there’s less daylight. In fact, for some people, these changes can...

How Chronic Stress Strains Your Body From Head to Toe

Stress doesn’t (totally) deserve its bad reputation. Short-term, or acute, stress can be beneficial. It can boost your productivity on a work project or spur you to seek shelter if caught outside during a summer thunderstorm. Stress shows its harmful side when it...

Anxiety Attacks can Feel like Heart Attacks – Would You Know the Difference?

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Have you ever felt so anxious or stressed that you felt physical symptoms? Under intense stress, it’s possible to experience a panic...

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