by A Brighter Day | Oct 4, 2022 | Blog, Preventing Suicide, Stress & Anxiety
October is now here and we are quickly approaching the end of the year! With Fall and Winter upon us, the weather is getting colder and the days are getting shorter. While there are many people who love the changing of seasons, there are also those whose mental...
by A Brighter Day | Sep 20, 2022 | Blog, Preventing Suicide, Stress & Anxiety
What is Positive Psychology? In simple terms, positive psychology is defined as “the scientific study of what makes life most worth living” (Peterson, 2008). It studies human thoughts, feelings, and behavior, with a focus on strengths instead of weaknesses, building...
by A Brighter Day | Sep 20, 2022 | Blog, Preventing Suicide, Stress & Anxiety
What Is Therapy? Therapy, also known as talk therapy and psychotherapy, is the process of meeting with a mental health professional to resolve problematic behaviors, beliefs, feelings, relationship issues, illnesses, and/or somatic responses (sensations in the body). ...
by A Brighter Day | Aug 17, 2022 | Blog, Preventing Suicide
Right now, in the U.S., a confluence of conflicting trends in adolescent behavioral health gives us a mix of optimism and concern. On the one hand, the latest data from the Substance Abuse and Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) indicates that with each passing...
by lahsan | Jul 12, 2022 | Blog, Preventing Suicide, Stress & Anxiety
What is Self-Care? Self-care means taking care of yourself so that you can be healthy, you can be well, you can do your job, you can help and care for others, and you can do all the things you need to and want to accomplish in a day. Simply put, self-care is a...
by lahsan | Apr 25, 2022 | Blog, Preventing Suicide, Relationships, Stress & Anxiety
Teen therapy for mental health can be a tough situation to handle. Kids are already reluctant to talk to their own parents, so the suggestion of talking to a professional may be less than enthusiastic. If you’ve already been struggling with your teen and have noticed...