An Emotional Support Animal (ESA) is an animal that provides love and comfort to patients with a mental disorder. They are different from regular dogs or cats, as they are certified to accompany their owner to most places and provide support anytime. Normal pets can provide the same comfort as an ESA but aren’t legally […]

It’s been a little over a year since the world went into lockdown for the Covid-19 pandemic. We’re still feeling the effects. The emotional, family, health, and economic strains were and continue to be significant for many, but now it’s time to begin the return to what we once knew. As you adjust yet again […]

Myths are misconceptions we have towards others that change the way we think. They can cause barriers to treatment and impact how we relate to each other. Here are 10 common mental health myths we should stop believing and the truth everyone needs to know. Myth: Mental Health problems don’t affect me. 1 in 5 […]

As you explore your options for mental health care, you have undoubtedly come across terms like “outpatient” and “inpatient hospitalization” and wondered what the differences are and what option might be right for you. What Is Inpatient vs. Outpatient Care? Inpatient Care is when you get checked in, and you stay in a mental health […]

It seems simple, but it’s incredibly eye-opening the day you realize that bad stuff is just as much a part of life as good stuff. If there were no bad stuff, then there wouldn’t be good stuff. We wouldn’t be able to recognize or even appreciate when good things happen. Life would be kind of […]

Social distancing has left people experiencing feelings of stress, anger, isolation and loneliness. This is happening in conjunction with ongoing stress, anxiety, and fear from COVID-19, health, school, work and other sources. Stress can result in problems such as chronic health conditions and changes to eating and sleeping habits. Having strategies in place to manage […]