Written by: Alexa Bailey, MSW, LCSW Did you know that stress creates a physical response in your body? It’s true! When we are stressed, our body sets into a fight or flight response that has us amped up and ready to spring into action using hormones to initiate focus, energy, ...
Written by: Morgan Liptak, MAS, LAMFT Have you ever noticed how even a few minutes on social media can ruin a perfectly good day? It’s no coincidence. The constant comparison, cyberbullying, and unrealistic highlight reels portrayed on Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok can wreak havoc on mental health. The pressure to ...
Written by: Ema Grant, MS, LPC Most of us struggle to maintain a healthy relationship with food. We attempt to micromanage every bite, consume enough to cause physical or emotional pain, or gauge our self-worth by our weight. How do we break cycles of food-related guilt and shame? Facts are ...
Written by: Alexa Bailey, MSW, LCSW Have you ever had those moments when you’re sitting at school in class or on campus and your heart starts to race? Your hands go clammy and your head gets fuzzy and you can feel a panic setting in? Experiencing panic and anxiety at ...
Written by: Dr. Charlotte Markey Kale, avocados, blueberries, salmon, acaí berries, Greek yogurt, and almonds are often touted as “superfoods,” as if they have magical superpowers. It’s not an accident that these foods receive a lot of attention; they are very nutrient-dense and contain more vitamins and minerals than the ...