Exercise and Mental Health

Exercise and Mental Health

Exercise and Mental Health by Hailey Byrne | March 2024 Many people talk about the importance of self care practices in mental health. When you hear the term self-care, you may think of activities such as taking a bath or getting a massage rather than exercise....
Understanding Depression: The Basics

Understanding Depression: The Basics

Understanding Depression: The Basics by Rachel Lysak | March 2024 Depression is often mistaken for mere sadness or a stuck mood that one can simply “snap out of” by attempting to redirect their thoughts. However, depression is a complex mental health condition...
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: The Basics

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: The Basics

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: The Basics by Rachel Lysak | March 2024 Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a complex and often misunderstood mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. OCD is characterized by the presence of obsessions and...
Battling the Winter Blues

Battling the Winter Blues

Battling the Winter Blues by Hailey Byrne | Feb 2024 Living in New England, the winter months can have a major impact on our mental health. Many people find themselves experiencing seasonal depression, also referred to as seasonal affective disorder. We will discuss...
Understanding Anxiety: The Basics

Understanding Anxiety: The Basics

Understanding Anxiety: The Basics by Rachel Lysak | Jan 2024 The word “anxiety” can be easily misunderstood to be something that is always a bad thing. But actually, anxiety is a healthy and normal part of life. However, when our anxiety becomes so prevalent and...
Are You a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)?

Are You a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)?

Are You a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)? by Rachel Lysak | Oct 2023 H​igh sensitivity is an impactful personality trait observed in 15-20% of people. It is characterized by deep cognitive processing, elevated emotional intensity, and increased sensitivity to stimuli....
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