April is Counseling Awareness Month, a time to recognize the valuable role that counselors play in promoting mental health and well-being. Counseling is a form of therapy that involves a trained professional helping clients overcome personal challenges and achieve their goals. Counselors provide support and guidance to people of all...
The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Dr. Karin Ryan, PsyD, LP, Clinic Director, and Outpatient Therapist. Our friendships have a significant impact on our well-being, at any age in our lives. When they are good, they lift us up, protect our mental health, and make us feel...
The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Dr. Karin Ryan, PsyD, LP, Clinic Director, and Outpatient Therapist. Friendships are some of the most valuable relationships that we have in our lives. They provide us with emotional support, encouragement, and a sense of belonging. This increases our happiness, reduces stress, improves...
Research has found that loneliness can lead to feelings of low self-esteem, anxiety, and depression. Those who feel lonely may have difficulty forming meaningful connections with others and be more susceptible to developing mental health issues. Some studies have found that loneliness can be just as damaging to mental health...
The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Dr. Karin Ryan, PsyD, LP, Clinic Director, and Outpatient Therapist. Suicide is a serious public health concern in the United States. According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the...
January is Mental Wellness month, a time to raise awareness about the importance of mental health and the prevalence of mental health disorders in the United States. Mental Wellness in the United States According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. experiences a mental...
In today's digital age, phones have become an integral part of our daily lives. They keep us connected to the world around us and provide us with access to information, entertainment, and communication at our fingertips. However, while phones can be a useful and convenient tool, they can also have...
The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Dr. Karin Ryan, PsyD, LP, Clinic Director, and Outpatient Therapist. Ruminating on the worst-case scenario is not uncommon. However, it does not benefit us to continue to contemplate catastrophic thoughts. Doing so can prevent us from taking action and living as we'd like....
The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Dr. Karin Ryan, PsyD, LP, Clinic Director, Outpatient Therapist. Bipolar disorder is a mental health diagnosis that is often misunderstood. While media portrayals of the disorder seem to be getting better over the years, there is still more work to be done...
The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Dr. Karin Ryan, PsyD, LP, Clinic Director, and Outpatient Therapist. We will inevitably have awkward conversations with friends and family during the holidays and throughout our lives. Unfortunately, we cannot avoid them. However, we can learn tips for coping with those awkward...
