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How to Spot the Warning Signs of Child Abuse
By Rita Rippentrop, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor For the majority of us, home is somewhere we are excited to return to at the end of the day. It is a place where we feel loved, respected and safe to be ourselves. Nothing feels better than cruising through the door at the end of a long day, kicking off those shoes and being able to just relax. But for many children, [...]
Understanding Current Adolescent Vaping Trends
by Deepak Santhiraj, Licensed Clinical Social WorkerWhen Americans engaged one another on the country scenes of the Civil War during the 1860s, morphine became a battlefield standard. Millions of doses were given to soldiers in need of treatment from surgeries, accidents, as well as diseases and injuries. Many morphine drips and sterile syringes were sold by mail order and made accessible at local drug stores as thousands of veterans were [...]
5 Signs You’re Struggling with Alcoholism
By Rita Rippentrop, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor April is Alcohol Awareness Month, and while alcoholism is extremely common, it often goes overlooked. Have you or a loved one shown up late for work, disappointed family members or frequently can’t remember what happened the night before because of alcohol? You are not alone. One in every 13 adults suffer from alcohol abuse or alcohol dependence. Millions [...]
Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders: (Part II of II)
By Natalie Stage, MA Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor There are many myths surrounding Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders, As I mentioned in Part I, Postpartum depression is the most commonly known term for when a mother faces an illness surrounding the birth of her child, but there are many other disorders that can impact her too. The following is a list of common myths and [...]
The Most Common Misconceptions About Depression
By Grant Stenzel, MS Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor It is extremely common for the go-to idea of depression to be someone spending their entire day in bed with a tissue box at the ready because they can’t seem to stop crying. However, this isn’t what depression usually looks like. If someone is experiencing a serious depressive episode, they might be unable to get out of bed, but most of [...]
Achieving a Healthy Work-life Balance
By Deepak Santhiraj, Licensed Clinical Social Worker A former U.S. Gallup Poll report highlights that the average full-time American worker engages in work-related activities for more than 47 hours on average each week. This has become substantially more than even Western European nations as Germany and Sweden that work on average of 35 hours a week. Additionally, most Americans receive around two weeks of paid [...]