Category: Mind Fullness: A Resource for Behavioral Health News & Information

Some of us have likely experienced a sensation during the change in seasons commonly known as the “winter blues” where we become more tired, less motivated, and even sad. Many of us can adjust to the change in seasons and less hours of sunlight. However, others can be greatly impacted…

The holidays are a time for making memories, but sometimes those memories aren’t pleasant or joyful. As a child, I remember counting presents to make sure I had more than my twin brother on Christmas day. It was frustrating having a birthday near Christmas and getting gifts with a tag…

Caregiving is an important public health issue that affects the quality of life for millions of individuals and families. In 1997 the White House designated November as National Family Caregivers Month to honor the more than 50 million caregivers across the country who support aging parents, ill spouses, children, or other…

October is ADHD Awareness Month. The nationally recognized effort was established in 2004 to help bring knowledge and awareness to attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and to encourage compassion and understanding for those living with ADHD and their loved ones. An estimated 8.4% of children and 2.5% of adults in the United…

October 11th marks the 35th anniversary of National Coming Out Day (NCOD). Activists Robert Eichberg and Jean O’Leary created the celebration in 1988 to acknowledge, honor, and support the LGBTQ+ community and give encouragement to those who wanted to “come out” and reveal their sexual orientation to someone. NCOD is…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…