Understanding Anxiety in Teens
Written by Hailey Langer, MA, LPCC What is anxiety Did you know anxiety is the most common mental health concern in kids and teens? Around 16% of teens ages 13-17 years of age were diagnosed with an anxiety disorder according to CDC data. So, what is anxiety and why is it so common amongst this […]
You Are So Much More Than an Illness
Dealing with mental health challenges can be overwhelming. When symptoms persist over a sustained period of time, it can gradually feel as though it is overtaking us. We may even begin to define ourselves by our illness. Defining ourselves in this way, such as “I’m bipolar”, “I’m depressed, “I’m schizophrenic”, may seem harmless. It isn’t. All too often, referring to ourselves this way […]
The People Pleaser
Are you a people pleaser? Do you have trouble saying “no” to requests for help, to attend events, or otherwise do something you really do not want to? Do you feel you have to live up to a certain expectation, such as your familial, professional, or social roles? Many of us were taught growing up we must be kind and […]
How to Make Your Anxiety Work for, Rather Than Against, You
Anxiety can be a bear. There are many therapies out there, claiming to be able to “cure” anxiety. The truth is, you can learn tools to reduce it, but it isn’t likely to go away entirely. Why? It is a normal human emotion. When you are stressed, your body goes into fight or flight mode, […]