Health care providers recognize Social Anxiety as a mental health disorder that affects approximately 7.1% of U.S. adults (National Institute of Mental Health [NIHM], n.d.). Researchers have found that Social Anxiety has a variety of causes (NIMH, n.d.).
Read MoreMany people don’t realize they have a mental illness. Despite the estimate by the National Alliance on Mental Illness that one in five U.S. adults experience one or more mental illnesses annually, people are frequently under or mis-diagnosed.
Read MoreAfter a traumatic event, it is natural to feel frightened. Fear is a tool the body uses to protect itself in dangerous situations.Nearly everyone will experience a range of reactions after a traumatic event, but not everyone will experience PTSD.
Read MoreFor a long time there has been a struggle among Christians about the need for therapy. Some Christians believe God should be able to heal our mental health issues without the need for professional help.
Read MoreA cancer diagnosis is life-altering. When someone has cancer, the life they envisioned for themselves, their body, their loved ones, and their mental health are affected.
Read MoreBlack History Month is an opportunity to appreciate and acknowledge the contributions of the African-American people into the tapestry of our Nation’s history.
Read MoreA new year begins. It is time to reset and embrace the renewal that every beginning brings. A blank page is before us, on which everything remains to be written. It's also an opportunity to improve our ways and do better than yesterday.
Read MoreSelf-Regulation allows us to monitor and manage difficult thoughts and emotions calmly and to respond in a way that is appropriate to ourselves, others, and our environment.
Read MoreKids are a gift from God and while we'd love to have a rose-colored glass outlook on parenting, we know that parenting is a hard job!
How do you know if your kids are on track? Are they prepared to be grown adults? Have I been able to instill good values in my children?
Read MoreRepentance is an essential life skill to have, so let’s walk through the importance of repentance and give you some steps you can teach your kids, yourself, and others on making amends.
Read More2020 - the year of Covid-19, political animosity, economic suffering and racial tension - has taken a large toll on the nation’s mental health. In a study conducted in June by the CDC, 11% of respondents reported having seriously considered suicide in the 30 days before completing the survey!
Read MoreAs is often quoted, "The secret of life is this: When you hear the sound of the cannons, walk toward them." - Marcel France
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