At Wellspring, we are working to make mental health care affordable, accessible, and attainable in our community.
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For 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.
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We all know that bad things happen in life. Our parents warn us, and we expect that some things will go wrong. Our cars break down, our parties get rained out, friends betray us, we struggle in relationships, and so on. But most of us are actually optimistic that really bad things, like what others experience, will never happen to us.
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It has become common to hear about physical abuse, or emotional abuse, but we rarely hear about the lesser-known, spiritual abuse.
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Immigration can come with new and unexpected challenges that can take a toll on mental health for generations.
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With internet use steadily increasing among both kids and adults, never has it been so important to talk to your kids about internet pornography. The truth is, in this modern age, internet pornography is both instant and invasive. Today, kids are being bombarded with sexual messages through videos, movies, and music.
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From the beginning with Adam and Eve, owning up to our actions has been difficult. However, there are some things we are not responsible for. In this post, we will determine when it is our responsibility to "own up" and when we shouldn’t have to.
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Cowardly, inconsiderate, or even sinful: these are some of the words people often use to describe the act of suicide. These attributes largely contribute to the stigmatization of people at risk, preventing them from getting the mental health care they need.
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Being a teenager is tough. Not only do teens compare themselves to their classmates, but they also have the entire online world telling them how they should look and act. When teens struggle to make friends or find themselves in unfamiliar social situations, it can be difficult for them to build confidence.
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As parents, we want nothing more than to see our kids flourish. For children with disabilities, that may require making lifestyle changes and building strategies that enable them to live life to the fullest. In this article, we share some helpful tips on caring for children with disabilities.
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Today, 1 in 44 children is diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (2021). With these growing numbers, the need to understand what autism is and learn about the resources available for support is more relevant than ever.
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Emotional intelligence is our ability to identify and communicate our emotions to ourselves and to those that we are in relationship with. Our emotions are like indicators on our car's dashboard. Powerful emotions can indicate a larger issue "under the hood" of our hearts.
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This last year has been challenging for all of us, and some may be struggling to bounce back after a season filled with stress, fear, or sorrow. Psychologists define resilience as “the process of adapting well in the face of adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats, or significant sources of stress” (Building your resilience).
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While September is often thought of as the rest period before the holiday bonanza starts in the following months, its designation as National Suicide Prevention Month makes September a month of great importance and purpose.
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My Kids Reflect My Parenting, My Kids Come First, Self-Care is Selfish, and The Perfect Mother Exists – And It’s Not Me! Read as we myth-bust these statements about motherhood.
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It’s easy from someone to tell us “Don’t panic!”, but choosing not to panic may not be so easy. A little fear, anxiety or increased alarm is a warranted response to genuine danger or stressful situations.
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It’s the new year, and as we happily say farewell to 2020, this is a time for new starts and new goals. This month, our Wellspring articles will address how to change our habits in order to succeed with our goals.
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Mental health issues can also be disabilities, but they do not excuse someone from becoming all that they were designed by God to be. God gave each of us varying talents, and we will each be held accountable for our use of them.
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Wellspring President and Co-founder, Tova Kreps interviews Wellspring therapist, Lindsey, and Wellspring Development Assistant, Alejandra on how stigmas keep people from getting help.
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Eleven years is the average delay between the onset of mental illness symptoms for a person, and them getting help from a mental health professional.
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