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...
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...
The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Zach Shivers, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. It’s well known that our diet significantly impacts our well-being, including our emotional, behavioral, and mental health. Keep reading to learn how food affects your mood and healthy eating tips. What We Eat Matters Improving your...
The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Lindsay Barganz-Junker, MA, LMFT, DBT Team Lead/Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Focusing on gratitude is a life-altering tool, but hearing someone say, “Be grateful!” can seem like a broken record. However, it’s a cliché for a reason. Gratitude can change your life. It’s...
The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Heather Larson, Outpatient Therapist. The beginning of a new school year can be a tough transition for children and families, especially considering the back-to-school season has looked so different throughout the last few years. Heather Larson, Outpatient Therapist at...
The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Martha Sepulveda, Outpatient Therapist. Do you find yourself procrastinating tasks often, even when you know completing them will help you? While some procrastination can be normal, chronic procrastination can negatively impact your life over time through added stress and anxiety. “Research shows...
The Nystrom & Associates providers consulted for this article are Michelle Iversen, LMFT and Brett Cushing, LMFT. Michelle and Brett are Outpatient Therapists and the co-hosts of Psyched for Psychology. Being vulnerable in the moment might be uncomfortable; however, vulnerability has many unforeseen benefits. Being vulnerable allows us to connect to...
The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Dr. Karin Ryan, PsyD, LP, Clinic Director, Outpatient Therapist. UFC fighter and champion Paddy “The Baddy” Pimblett spoke out about men’s mental health after winning his latest match against Jordan Leavitt on July 23. In his speech, he urged men to talk to someone if...
The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Donald Resemius, LMFT, Clinical Site Director, Outpatient Therapist. Did you know that in a given year, one in five US adults experience a form of mental illness? Recognizing the signs of mental illness can help you know when it might be...
The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Jon Kirby, LMFT, Clinical Site Director, Outpatient Therapist. Social media is a great tool to connect with others and share our lives with friends and family. But does it have a downside? To help answer this question, we recruited Jon...
