Stress. It’s a feeling, a physiological response, a state of being, and a burden that often makes us feel powerless. Stress is the natural response generated by our body and brain when we feel overwhelmed
It’s been a year—the strangest part of that statement is that we do not even need to mention which year, or what occurred, or the words “COVID-19,” “quarantine,” or “pandemic.” We all just know, because we have
February, aside from cold weather, brings Valentine’s Day and the commercialized spirit of expressing affection to loved ones. However, , while letting those you care for know you appreciate them, there also exists the need to shed relationships that do
Today’s teens are frequently bombarded with opportunities to feel badly about themselves. The constant access to technology and social media means they are seeing people with apparently glamorous lives, attractive bodies, and “perfect friendships”. It
We all strive to have supportive and beneficial relationships – whether those relationships are business, friendships or romantic. That said, cultivating and maintaining positive relationships is not always easy. Relationships take work and it can
With the arrival of a new decade, you may find yourself searching for the motivation to hold onto the “new year, new me” mentality, or the resolutions you made on the first of the year.
Our staff spotlight this month features THIRA’s very first therapist on staff Elisabeth Rehn. She is a light in every room that she walks into and her fun and outgoing personality is part of the
The arrival of National Suicide Prevention Month (September) stirs up a plethora of emotions for those in the community, both from survivors of suicide attempts, their families, loved ones, mental health treatment providers, and others
According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, alcohol abuse may contribute to signs and symptoms of co-occurring problems. Most commonly, these symptoms are related to depression, anxiety, psychosis, and antisocial behavior. How
More celebrities leading the way for mental health awareness. Mental health awareness has been brought into the spotlight as of late. More and more artists, celebrities, musicians, and actors have been coming forward with their
From October 7 – 14, the team at THIRA Health joins the National Mental Illness Awareness, founded by the National Alliance of Mental Illness. We are distraught and upset with the recent events in the
The practice of mindfulness originated thousands of years ago and means paying full attention to one’s surroundings at the present moment. Although it’s not a clinical technique, it is an active component of Dialectical Behavior
