RefreshMH, Author at Perspectives Counseling Centers of Michigan

Part 2: Effects of a Negative Body Image

by RefreshMH | Oct 7, 2020 | All

Part 1 While most research focuses on the effects that body image has on females, males are also affected. Some of the effects have been vaguely mentioned in the signs and symptoms section in Part 1, but they will receive additional attention here. These effects...

Negative Body Image & You, Part 1

by RefreshMH | Oct 7, 2020 | All

By Georgiana DesRosiers, MA, LPC What is it? Body image is often defined as one’s perceptions, feelings, and thoughts about his or her body, and it usually incorporates body size estimation, evaluation of body attractiveness, and emotions associated with body shape...

5 Ways To Boost Your Child’s Social Skills

by RefreshMH | Oct 7, 2020 | All, Children Counseling

Social development is a crucial part of a child’s growth. Some children are naturally more adaptive to social settings than others, but all children need to learn social skills early on. This will help them understand appropriate ways to talk to people, touch people,...

How Common Is Binge Drinking In Michigan?

by RefreshMH | Oct 7, 2020 | Alcoholism, All

Binge drinking, or the excessive intake of alcohol, is a common practice throughout the United States, especially for members of the younger generation. Michigan is rated among the top 10 worst states for binge drinking, according to data from the Centers for Disease...

Can Substance Abuse Cause Depression?

by RefreshMH | Oct 7, 2020 | Addicitions, All, Depression

Substance abuse and depression are often linked together, which brings up one major question – “Which comes first, the addiction or the depression?” This answer will vary from one person to the next, and the fact is that it’s not always easy to tell which one sparked...