Behavioral Health Blog

While some relaxations to the countrywide lockdown are now being introduced, many people are still battling through difficult and unusual times, and as a result, concerns over the mental health of our nation are mounting.  If you’ve always struggled with your mental health and are finding that the pandemic has amplified your symptoms, or are facing new waves of anxiety or depression that you’ve…

Things that may have happened in the past can pop back up and surprise you as a vivid memory, at any given time, whether it was something you were directly involved in, or whether you were merely an onlooker. The event may have been troubling, or it may have been enjoyable, and memories of it may make you happy, sad, fearful or angry. Sometimes,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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?…

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…

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…