How Children Become Emotionally Wounded
Parenthood can be tough, no matter who you are, where you come from or what your beliefs are, and there are no hard and fast rules for raising children to be emotionally healthy and happy. However, there are some ways that a parent or caregiver can accidentally cause emotional harm to their child, and here are some examples: Belittling or ignoring your child’s feelings…
The Link Between OCD’s And Eating Disorders
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is an anxiety related disorder in which individuals experience repetitive thoughts, feelings, sensations and behaviors that cause them to engage in ritualistic habits or compulsions. These repetitive habits are intended to help reduce feelings of apprehension, fear or worry, but the disorder can be incredibly debilitating when left untreated, and often exists alongside other disorders, such as substance abuse or…
Have You Lost Someone During The Crisis And Need Help?
Covid-19 has changed our lives in ways many of us could never have imagined, and even mourning the loss of a loved one has been dramatically altered. With the virus causing more people to die who might otherwise have remained alive, friends and family members are struggling to comprehend the situation and deal with their grief. Tragically, many victims of the virus are dying…
Emotional Support is Only a Phone Call Away!
Scared. Frustrated. Anxious. Pi**ed off? These are common feelings right now. Take a listen to this podcast which includes Heart-Centered Counselor’s founder Carl Nassar talk about reaching out to experts who will listen and help you cope with all the emotions you’re experiencing. #COVID19 #emotionalsupport @HealthDistrict @SummitStoneHlth @krfcfm Below is a transcription of the podcast: You're listening to KRS C eighty eight point nine…
Recognizing The Signs That You Could Be Mentally Unwell
It’s rare that a mental illness manifests itself in an individual without warning, and while they themselves may notice some small, worrying changes to their behavior or feelings, it’s often those around the individual who begin to spot signs that all is not well. Sadly, when these small changes are not noticed or recognized for what they are and acted upon quickly enough (if…
Managing Your Anger So It Doesn’t Affect Your Mental Health
A lot of things in life can make us angry, and feeling anger is perfectly natural. However, when that anger is poorly managed, it can quickly begin to have a negative impact upon both our physical, and mental health. If you’re concerned that feelings of anger are becoming uncontrollable and your mental health is beginning to suffer, what can you do to help yourself?…
How To Help Yourself When There Is No One To Turn To
When you are at a loss as to how to continue with life as it is, or have an emotional problem that you don’t know how to solve, it can feel awful to go through it alone, and while you may think that you have nobody to turn to, there is always someone available to help, you just need to find them, or find…
Coping With Depression As An Introvert
Many of us think of introverts as being quiet, reserved and thoughtful people who keep themselves to themselves and prefer not to attend social events, and we may be right, but there is often more to an introvert than simply being the opposite of an extrovert. The world-renowned psychologist, Carl Jung, first described introverts and extroverts back in the 1960’s and wrote that they…
Coping With Covid-19 And The Effect On Your Mental Health
You may not think that a physical illness such as Covid-19 can affect mental health, too, but you might be surprised to learn that it can cause a huge emotional burden upon those who suffer from (or are vulnerable to) anxiety, depression or any other mental health concern. Aside from the constant worry about catching it yourself there is the worry that loved ones…
What is Suicide Ideation?
With more people being diagnosed with depression now than ever before, and more people struggling to cope mentally with the pressures of modern life, suicide is becoming an increasingly worrying trend. Throughout the U.S, many states have seen an increase in cases of suicide of up to 30% since 1999, and it’s now thought to be the 10th leading cause of death in the…
