The holidays can be a wonderful time filled with decorating, shopping and memorable celebrations with coworkers, family and friends. But for some people, these same situations are a cause of considerable stress and social anxiety. The idea of facing a large gathering of family members or walking into a crowded company party can trigger intense feelings of anxiety and even panic.
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So how do you know it’s time to schedule individual counseling with a professional? Here are a few signs.
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The stigma surrounding counseling is something that’s still very common in our society, despite many advances in the field of mental health. At Sound Mind Therapy, a licensed professional therapist will partner with you to explore new perspectives and unwind unhealthy cycles of thoughts, feelings and behaviors.
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Few parents are unfazed by the suicide conversation, but the potential consequences of not having it are unthinkable. It’s important for parents to know that there is no evidence that talking about suicide with a teen encourages suicidal thoughts. Rather, connecting with your teen on this topic demonstrates that you are open to discussing a very emotional subject and can be available to them in the future if help is needed.
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Depression is characterized by symptoms of hopelessness, sadness and fatigue, but there is another feeling experienced by nearly half of those with depression: anxiety. Anxiety is characterized by excessive uneasiness, often accompanied by compulsive behavior or panic attacks.
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