Researchers have found that there is an overlap between physical pain and mental health problems. People living with chronic pain are at an increased risk of developing depression and anxiety, and people with depression, anxiety, or a history of trauma are at an increased risk of experiencing chronic pain. Pain…
Category: Mind Fullness: A Resource for Behavioral Health News & Information
Preventing Suicide: Being Aware and Involved with Loved Ones
As we recognize National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in September, we are reminded of the startling statistics about the number of people who choose to end their own lives. Tragically, the World Health Organization estimates that approximately one million people die from suicide each year around the world. Here in…
Promoting Responsible Social Media Use for Youth
As a therapist working with young people, I see the powerlessness parents and guardians face when trying to referee their children’s screen use. Battles are fought, lost, and sometimes won, over the seemingly simple task of trying to get their children’s attention back to the “here and now”. Over the…
Recognizing Mental Health Concerns in Your Teen
Communicating with small children is hard because often they can’t tell you how they feel. Instead, they may cry to show they are upset or get whiny when they are hungry. I remember when my kids were small and I would worry that I might miss one of their non-verbal…
Helping Teens Navigate the Stress of a New School Year
For some, the start of a new school year can lead to feelings of excitement and opportunity. For others, it can lead to increased stress and feeling lost on how to manage. Stress is a normative human experience and our body’s way of navigating life's demands. However, when not managed…
Men’s Mental Health Month: Being Strong Enough to Seek Help
June is Men’s Mental Health Month and an important time to raise awareness about the need for more men to seek support and treatment of their mental health symptoms. Studies continue to reflect that most men associate seeking assistance for a psychological or emotional problem with shame or weakness. For…
A Forever Bond: Emotional Support Animals
Those of us with pet companions often feel a sense of comfort and happiness in the company of our furry, feathered, or finned family members. There’s plenty of research that shows that our pets really do have a positive and healing impact on our lives and can be beneficial in…
Mental Health Awareness Month
May was established as Mental Health Awareness Month in 1949 to increase awareness of the importance of mental health and wellness in Americans’ lives and to celebrate recovery from mental illness. To commemorate the awareness month, Lone Star Circle of Care (LSCC) joins thousands of organizations, providers, supporters, families and…
Psychotherapy & Counseling: Getting the Tools We Need
When I am asked by new patients to explain the process of psychotherapy, I like to use the example of someone trying to complete a goal, solve a problem, make a repair, or strengthen a foundation, but doesn’t have all the tools needed to complete the job. They have tried their…
Behavioral Health Virtual Visits Now Available
May is Mental Health Month. Taking care of our mental health is now more important than ever. Lone Star Virtual Visits are available for mental health, family medicine and pediatric appointments. It's important to remember; we are all in this together and our mental health is a priority. Call 877-800-5722…