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Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers that transmit signals between neurons. Their job is to carry “messages” from one neuron to the next neuron in the brain. They play a crucial role in the communication and functioning of the nervous system in human beings. Neurotransmitters are diverse in their structure and function, and different neurotransmitters are associated…

2020 was a difficult year for many people. On March 11, 2020, The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak a global pandemic. The world was shut down. People were scared, isolated, and mental health struggles became more prevalent. The pandemic caused an up rise in mental health issues as job losses soared, people juggled…

The New Year has arrived! For many, this is a time of resolutions, new beginnings, and intention-setting. Having a resolution and sticking with it is difficult for many people. If you have ever had a New Year resolution and not followed through with it over time, you are not alone. In fact, recent data suggests…

By: Maria Neiers, M.A., LPCC The holiday season can be a time of family, friends, food, and emotions. However, this time of the year can also be especially hard for folks with eating disorders, regardless of where they are in their journey to recovery. The voice of your eating disorder might creep up on you…

The holidays are viewed in society as a time of joy, cheer, and happiness. There is a jovial buzz in the air, which might leave people feeling like they “should” be happy and excited about the season. The reality, and often times unspoken part, about the holidays is many people can experience feelings of anxiety…

Have you ever been in or see a loved one stay in a relationship that is toxic or unhealthy?Sometimes, it is hard to leave a relationship, even if it appears damaging. Often times, it is morelikely that someone outside of a relationship is better able to recognize the signs of an abusiverelationship. At times, abuse…

Practicing Gratitude is closely related to being thankful. Gratitude seems to be a buzz word in society. Many people are becoming more aware of the practice and the benefits of gratitude. To start, what is exactly is gratitude? Gratitude is a conscious, positive emotion one can express when feeling thankful for something. To take that…

Thinking of making a change in your life? Great! Awareness is a great first step in making a change in life. In the field of psychology, there is a model called Transtheoretical Model (stages of change) that is often used by many mental health professionals.  The model was introduced in the late 1970s by researchers…

Times seem as though it is flying. Autumn is right in here! In just a few weeks, there will bepumpkins, apple cider, and sweeter weather. The is air getting crisp, the leaves are changing colors,and soon enough they will fall off the trees. The season has changed and changes can bechallenging. The one constant in…

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (or otherwise known as DBT), is a type of therapy that is based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. It was initially developed for people with personality disorders, such as bi-polar disorder or borderline personality disorder, but is now widely used in the field of psychology to help anyone who might experience emotions very…

It seems like the past few years have resulted in a lot of societal fatigue and stress. Many peoplehave complained about feeling depleted or “burnout.” While many people might feel burnout,what exactly is it? And is there a way to prevent it? Burnout goes beyond normal feelings ofbeing tired or stressed. Burnout may be the…

ADHD, or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, is a neurobehavioral disorder that makesfocusing on everyday tasks and routines challenging. It is suggested that ADHD is the mostcommon childhood mental health issue in modern society. Some statistics suggest that 1 in every10 children will be diagnosed with ADHD at some point. ADHD is not unique to just children,however. Many…

What is resentment? Resentment. You most likely have felt it before at one point or another in your life. Althoughresentment is a rather complex emotion, most people feel some sense of anger, disappointment,bitterness, and hard feelings. Most of the time, resentment will come out of an experience (s) offeeling as though there has been some…