When we think about mental health, we often focus on therapy, self-care practices, or lifestyle changes. But one powerful — and often overlooked — factor is our physical environment.
Mental Health Insights
Myth vs. Fact About Mental Health and Counseling
Negative thoughts can lead to stress and low self-esteem but can be reframed for better mental health. Reframing involves recognizing harmful thoughts and shifting perspectives to more constructive views. Counseling can guide individuals in identifying distortions, building new habits, and enhancing emotional resilience.
Signs and Symptoms of Various Eating Disorders
Eating disorders are complex mental health conditions that affect people of all ages, genders, and backgrounds. While they often revolve around food, eating patterns, and body image, their roots lie much deeper—in emotional pain, unresolved trauma, perfectionism, anxiety, and other psychological struggles.
Reframing Negative Thoughts: How a Counselor Can Help Shift your Mindset
Negative thoughts can lead to stress and low self-esteem but can be reframed for better mental health. Reframing involves recognizing harmful thoughts and shifting perspectives to more constructive views. Counseling can guide individuals in identifying distortions, building new habits, and enhancing emotional resilience.
Surprising Ways Sleep Affects Your Mental Health
Sleep significantly impacts mental health, affecting mood regulation, cognitive function, and stress tolerance. Poor sleep can lead to increased irritability, anxiety, and depression. Counseling can address sleep issues and underlying mental health problems, promoting better sleep hygiene and emotional well-being, ultimately enhancing overall life quality.
Men’s Mental Health Month
June marks Men’s Mental Health Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about an often-overlooked aspect of well-being: the mental health of men. While mental health challenges affect people of all genders, men face unique barriers that can prevent them from seeking help, speaking up, or even recognizing when they’re struggling. It’s time to break […]
The Benefits of Mental Health Therapy During Pregnancy
1. Managing Pregnancy-Related Stress and Anxiety Pregnancy can be an overwhelming time. The changes in the body, coupled with the responsibility of preparing for a new life, can trigger anxiety and stress. Many expectant mothers worry about the health of their baby, the upcoming labor, and whether they will be good parents. Therapy can help […]
Surprising Ways Mental Health Professionals Can Help
1. Improving Physical Health through Mental Wellness The mind and body are deeply interconnected, which means that your mental health can directly impact your physical health. Clinicians at Foundations Counseling can help with managing chronic pain, improving sleep quality, and boosting overall wellness. Techniques like cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) or mindfulness training can provide strategies for […]
