Year: 2023

What is a Food Addiction? By: Elizabeth Clements We all know that substances can become addictive, but what about food? The answer is yes, food can be addictive. Foods that are high in fats, sugars, and carbohydrates are typically associated with addictive components due to their…

Exercise Can Positively Impact Mental Health  By: Elizabeth Clements We all know that physical exercise is good for our bodies, but it also impacts our mental health. Regular exercise has been linked to reducing depression, anxiety, and daily stress (American Psychological Association, 2023). Recent studies…

What is anxiety? By: Elizabeth Clements According to the National Alliance on Mental Health (2023), more than 40 million adults in the United States suffer from some form of anxiety. But what is anxiety? Anxiety can manifest in many forms affecting our thinking processes and physical…

By: Elizabeth Clements What do these terms mean?  Almost everyone engages with some form of social media. Often creators use psychological terms or constructs to help others understand their experiences or provide insight for people who might have similar experiences. The following defines a couple…

By: Elizabeth Clements Tips and Tricks for Anxiety Management  Anxiety is an awful feeling. One thing to remember is that anxiety is often driven by our thoughts. The more negative thought patterns we engage in, the more debilitating the anxiety will become. Anxiety ranges in…

By: Elizabeth Clements How to Sleep Better  Have you ever spent a day wishing you could go back to sleep, and when it came time to lie down, you couldn’t sleep? Implementing a healthy bedtime routine can combat difficulty falling asleep. The key to a…

By: Elizabeth Clements Don’t Post That! Journal It!  Have you ever posted something on a social media platform and immediately regretted it then deleted the post? Often these posts come from a place of emotion. We might feel misunderstood or want to tell our side…

By: Elizabeth Clements Attachment Styles  Attachment theory suggests that our strategies for coping with distress develop during infancy. As an infant we rely on our primary caregiver and the way we are attended to helps shape our social and emotional development. These attachment styles have…

By: Elizabeth Clements We often feel guilty or rude when we cannot meet others’ demands and end up saying yes even though we know the added situation or event will cause us more stress. Sometimes we take other peoples’ feelings as priority over our own…