Sunshine on your face. Longer days. Endless reasons to be outdoors. If you’re feeling better than you have in months, it’s not your imagination. Summer has a way of dialing down the winter blues, and making anxiety and depression symptoms feel like last season’s...
You show up. You perform. You smile. To the outside world, everything seems fine, maybe even impressive. But inside, you’re exhausted, overwhelmed, or quietly unraveling. These are common signs of high-functioning anxiety or high-functioning depression — mental health...
The teenage years are exciting times of self-discovery, growing independence, and exploring new experiences. However, they can also be filled with pressures, challenges, and changes that can be difficult to cope with. During these tough times, your teen may develop...
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is common in Massachusetts due to short winter days. Various coping skills and support from a licensed counselor can help you cope with the colder months and work through challenging emotions. Why Is Seasonal Depression Common...
Traumatic experiences have a long-term impact on our mental, physical, and emotional health. Whether it be a natural disaster, an accident, or a life-threatening situation, traumatic events can have lasting effects, whether immediate or delayed. While taking the first...
Regardless of skill, making art allows people to release their emotions and work on their focus. And because making art affects the brain so positively, it’s a tool therapists use to help treat people with mental health conditions like anxiety and depression....
