Articles for Wellbeing

Mary Olivia Verhulst Therapy can feel intimidating when you don’t know how to navigate the system. However, the feeling of hopelessness that individuals face who can’t find the right help because they don’t know which questions to ask, or where to go, is too common...

Mary Olivia Verhulst It's a common fact that if you invest your money wisely - you’ll become richer. But studies now show, this doesn't always mean investing in the stock market. Investing in your mental health can make you richer too! There are several mental,...

Mary Olivia Verhulst Self-care is trending. Everyday there’s a new “change your life” technique involving organic face masks, bath salts, or a massage. In fact, it has become so trendy, it’s integrated itself into everyday conversation, and standard morning and...

By Mary Olivia Verhulst Have you found yourself thinking, “I should have a job already, I can’t believe it’s taking this long,” or “Everyone else around me has a partner. I should have found someone by now” or “I should be able to get on a plane without being...

By Mary Olivia Verhulst What are Boundaries The concept of ‘setting boundaries’ seems controversial for many- but it is essential for all. Often when setting boundaries with a loved one, this conversation with friends or patients can be greeted with a sense of burden...

By Dr. Sweta Venkataramanan Communication in a relationship is essential. It can make or break the relationship, and yet, we’ve all been guilty of engaging in negative communication behaviors. Who can say they’ve never raised their voice at a partner? Or refused to...

By Dr. Sweta Venkataramanan It’s the weekend. You’ve just enjoyed a great Friday and Saturday, and you find yourself laying in bed Sunday evening with anxiety in the pit of your stomach. Sound familiar? It’s Sunday Anxiety. According to a survey conducted by Monster,...

By Dr. Sweta Venkataramanan Occasional anxiety is a part of life. You may worry about a job interview or feel anxious walking down a dark street at night, but for approximately 31.1% of Americans, these anxieties don’t simply go away. They get worse over time and...

By Dr. Sweta Venkataramanan When starting your journey into therapy, think about what goals you have for therapy. What do you want to change? What do you want to accept in your life? What behavior or thought process do you want to alter? Once you’ve identified the...

1. You will feel better physically and emotionally. Depression and anxiety, the two most common mental health disorders, often have crippling physical effects. This is because psychological pain often triggers physical symptoms - fatigue, muscle aches, shortness of...

By Dr. Sweta Venkataramanan Based on data collected by the National Institute of Mental Health in 2016, nearly one in five adults (44.7 million) lives with a mental health related condition in the United States. These Americans need help dealing with problems and...

30 Ways to Increase Productivity and Decrease Burnout For most people, self-care comes at a time when they feel overworked and overwhelmed. However, self-care is most helpful when it’s incorporated into your daily routine. When you’re able to take good care of your...

By Dr. Sweta Venkataramanan Too often, we put taking care of ourselves on the back-burner and focus on the needs of others. Ever notice how taking care of others means you’re generous, helpful, giving, thoughtful...but doing something for yourself is labeled selfish?...

By Dr. Sweta Venkataramanan What is mindfulness? Mindfulness means paying attention to the here and now, to the present moment, and not getting carried away by your inner thoughts. Mindfulness makes you experience the world with curiosity and openness and helps bring...

By Dr. Sweta Venkataramanan When you’re going through a stressful time in your life do you often imagine the worst-case scenario, or do you try and stay positive? Research shows you might be better off staying optimistic and building positivity in your life even when...