Social media is just as addictive as gambling, drugs, and alcohol. What seems like harmless social interaction is actually a growing problem that can lead to depression, anxiety, social withdrawal, and much more. No matter how old you are or what background you have,...
Selfies are a mark of the modern world. Just about everyone with a smartphone has a gallery full of personal photos. Snapping a selfie may seem like a simple way to capture a memory, but it actually has a major impact on your self-esteem. Let’s take a closer look at...
Your mental health is just as important as your physical health. Most people know to go to the doctor when they’re sick, but they don’t always think about going to a therapist when they’re depressed. For some, this avoidance is because they don’t know how much therapy...
Aging and depression often go hand in hand. The senior years aren’t always about long vacations and free time. For some adults, this is the most stressful and depressing time in their life. If you are an aging adult in Michigan, our depression counselors at...
Despite what the movies will tell you, it is entirely possible to get along with your in-laws. In fact, some couples have better relationships with their married relatives than they do with their own. The way you interact with your spouse’s family will have an impact...
Young children under the age of 12 runs on their emotions. They are concrete in their thinking and their little egocentric minds don’t allow them to grasp the abstract. Death is an abstract concept. How does a young child express their grief? FEAR – For children, fear...
Before we can talk to our children about grief, we have to understand our own feelings about grief. As adults, we must be comfortable in our own understanding and beliefs about death so that we can communicate effectively and provide our children with the reassurance...
Losing your job can be devastating to both your financial stability and your emotional stability. It’s easy to fall into depression when the stress of not working weighs down on you. However, you cannot let that stress stop you from re-entering the workforce and...
No woman expects to lose her spouse in her 20’s or 30’s. That’s just too young to fall into the “widow” category. Nevertheless, this is a struggle that many women face in Michigan when their husbands pass unexpectedly. If you are a young widow trying to adjust to your...
Teenagers go through years of growth spurts, hormone shifts, and body adjustments. This can create a major fluctuation in weight, and for some teens, that’s a big blow to their self-esteem. As a parent, there are some things you can do to help your child during this...
