Why Journaling is Good for Your Mental Health, plus 10 Journal Prompts!
By Lauren Presutti Journaling is one of the easiest things that you can do for yourself to reduce stress, help with anxiety or depression, organize
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Easy Tips to Improve Your Family’s Eating Habits
By Lauren Presutti Are you trying to eat healthier but struggling with family dynamics and getting everyone to agree? You’re not alone. Many families disagree
4 Food Categories Known to Boost Your Mental Health
By Lauren Presutti From a young age, we’re taught that eating well is good for our bodies. But what we are not always told is
8 Things Not to Do If You’re Struggling with Depression
By Lauren Presutti No two people with depression will have identical experiences. Every person’s journey is unique and the methods to recovery will vary from
Depression Is Not Your Fault: How to Stop Blaming Yourself
By Laurent Presutti People living with depression are some of the strongest people in the world. They are constantly fighting an internal battle that others
Hope is Always Possible: How to Overcome Feelings of Hopelessness
By Lauren Presutti When we experience overwhelming disappointment in life, or when we are dealing with depression, it is common to experience a sense of
It’s Okay to Feel Sad: How to Relieve Social Pressure to “Cheer Up” When Feeling Down
By Lauren Presutti Do you ever feel pressured to be happy? Or have you ever felt like you “shouldn’t” be sad? Sadness is a painful
40 Ways to Manage Stress When You Only Have 5 Minutes or Less
By Lauren Presutti Does it feel like you have too much to do and not enough time to manage stress in your life? You’re not
Living With Anxiety: 15 Examples of What It Might Look Like
By Lauren Presutti How do you know if you have anxiety? Sometimes, it’s easy to identify that we are feeling anxious. Anxiety often feels like
Is Your Life Too Busy? Important Questions to Ask Yourself
By Lauren Presutti Many people feel pressured to keep busy. Parents of kids and teens often run from school pickups to sports practice to music
Important Self-Care Strategies for the LGBTQIA+ Community
By Lauren Presutti We all struggle at times. Life is complicated, messy, and unpredictable. No one is immune to challenges and we have to be
Stress vs. Anxiety: Knowing the Difference Can Help You Cope
By Lauren Presutti Stress and anxiety share a lot of similarities, especially in terms of their symptomology. People who feel uneasy, nervous, overwhelmed, drained, agitated,
How Can Therapy Help Someone With Substance Use or Addiction?
By Lauren Presutti People struggling with substance use or addiction sometimes think the only way to recover is to detox in a rehab facility or
7 Harmful Myths About Depression
By Lauren Presutti Depression is a treatable condition, but unfortunately it is widely misunderstood. Myths and stereotypes about depression leave people wondering if their experiences
Translation Errors: When Someone Doesn’t Speak Your Emotional Language
By Lauren Presutti I’m a therapist who works with many young adults. It’s common for me to see millennials who express, “my parents don’t validate
15 Important Reminders for Everyone Recovering from Trauma
By Lauren Presutti Healing from trauma of any kind takes enormous effort. Some people only think about trauma in terms of car accidents, time in
Overcoming Social Anxiety is Possible with the Right Skills and Support
By Lauren Presutti We all get nervous around new people from time to time, but does the fear of social judgment keep you from making
How to Make Healthy Decisions to Maintain Control in Your Life
By Lauren Presutti Life is full of choices. Whether we like it or not, we all have to spend time and energy figuring out how
A Simple Reminder for ALL Relationships This Mother’s Day
By Lauren Presutti To Those on Mother’s Day: To the mothers, grandmothers, great-grandmothers To the children celebrating with their mothers To the
Why Spring is the Best Season for Happiness
By Lauren Presutti Say goodbye to winter coats and hello to short sleeves… spring has arrived! It’s never quite official in Michigan until the temperatures
How to Gently Tell Someone They Should Go to Therapy
By Lauren Presutti There is nothing worse than seeing a friend or loved one struggling with their mental health and not knowing how to help.
What Is Workplace Burnout and How Can We Maintain Mental Wellness at Work?
By Lauren Presutti Have you ever had a stressful day and you came home feeling drained, but after a good night of sleep, you wake
Do You Love Yourself? Here’s How To Reflect On This Tough Question
By Lauren Presutti We spend a lot of our time focused on relationships. From music lyrics, movies, television, books, magazines, gossip, and more, we are
Not Feeling So Merry? Here’s How to Cope with Holiday Stress
By Lauren Presutti It’s okay if you’re not feeling so merry this time of year. Many of us struggle with our mental health around the
Here’s Why Being Highly Sensitive Might Be Your Greatest Strength
By Lauren Presutti Through online blogs and in the academic literature, you may have come across the label “highly sensitive person.” Individual qualities can vary
30 Ideas For Fall-Themed Self-Care Activities
By Lauren Presutti It’s time for warm drinks, cozy sweaters, abundance of blankets, crisp air, and rustling leaves. For many people, the fall season is
How Do You Know If You Have a Good Therapist? 20 Questions to Ask Yourself
By Lauren Presutti Therapy is where you should feel completely safe to be your authentic self. You should be able to shut out the rest
The Importance of Sleep and its Impact on Mental Health
By Lauren Presutti Rest is critical. Sleep gives your body and mind time to restabilize and recharge for the next day. Many people struggle with
The Power of Movement: Using Exercise to Improve Your Mental Health
By Lauren Presutti Have you ever felt a natural high after an amazing workout? You may have heard before that these positive feelings are thanks
7 Important Eating Tips to Nourish Your Mind and Body
By Lauren Presutti Food is fuel for our bodies. Like any other body part, the brain also functions best with proper food consumption. With so
Create Time for Self-Care to Be the Best Version of Yourself
By Lauren Presutti In this day and age, many of us find ourselves overwhelmed with pandemic updates, political divides, heartbreaking news coverage, and economic changes.
It’s Time to Stop Verbally Abusing Your Body
By Lauren Presutti Somehow, (no thanks to the media and unrealistic standards of beauty), we’ve ended up as a society obsessed with the shape, size,
10 Key Things Everyone Should Know About Therapy
By Lauren Presutti Are you thinking about therapy? That’s great! It means you’re focused on your wellness and interested in living your best, most empowered
Learning to Trust Yourself Matters More Than You Think
By Lauren Presutti Trust is a concept we often only think about in relation to other people. You probably understand the importance of trusting others
Winter Blues or Seasonal Depression? How to Know the Difference and How to Cope
By Lauren Presutti Surviving winter means dealing with snow, cold temperatures, dreary skies, and greater isolation. Many people struggle with winter boredom, missing their regular
Healthy Tips and Strategies for Achieving New Year’s Resolutions
By Lauren Presutti Are you ready to work on your New Year’s resolutions? Perhaps one of the most important questions that you can ask yourself
How to Survive the Holidays and Keep Yourself Grounded
By Lauren Presutti The holiday season brings a lot of excitement with gift shopping, preparing family recipes, enjoying bright lights and decorations, and spreading love
What Are Panic Attacks and How Can We Cope With Them?
By Lauren Presutti Let’s talk about panic attacks. Have you ever felt like your heart is pounding so fast that it’s hard to breathe? Or
What to Expect From a First Therapy Appointment
By Lauren Presutti If you scheduled a first therapy appointment, congratulations! This means you are committed to your wellness and are taking steps to improve
How to Set Boundaries for Better Mental Health and Self-Care
By Lauren Presutti Do you ever find yourself consumed by the needs of other people? Do you ever sacrifice your own needs to show up
Is Therapy Justified? And What Can I Get Out of It?
By Lauren Presutti Sometimes it’s hard to determine if therapy is right for you. Movies like Girl, Interrupted (1999) and TV shows like Shameless (2011)
What Does Self-Care Actually Mean?
By Lauren Presutti Your laundry basket is overflowing, you don’t have a clue what’s for dinner, your kids are fighting over the remote, and you’re
21 Reasons Why We Love Telehealth – And Why You Will, Too
By Lauren Presutti We love telehealth and we think you will, too. We want every person to make their own decision regarding the type of
