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National Counseling Awareness Month
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...
Do You Have a Toxic Friend?
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...
How to Maintain Friendships
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...
6 Tips to Build Authentic Connections
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...
Suicide Prevention: Warning Signs, Risk Factors, and Ways to Help
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...
Mental Wellness Month
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...
How Phones Impact Relationships
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...
How to Stop Catastrophic Thinking
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...
Bipolar Disorder Symptoms & Treatment
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...
How to Deal With Awkward Conversations
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....