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Mental Health Awareness month reminder:

If someone you love is going through a hard time, you don’t need to have all the answers. Just being there is .

Mental Health Awareness month reminder:

If all you did was wake up today, you are still !

May is Mental Health Awareness month. Commit to making your mental health a priority this month and every month.

REMINDER: Your worth is not measured by your productivity. You deserve love and healing just as you are. You are .

Letting go can be challenging. Reach out for an appointment if we can help with this process.

What else are you going to let go of?
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On National Psychotherapy Day, we celebrate therapy and its benefits, as well as all who have enriched their lives through therapy. Therapy is healthcare! If you feel you could benefit from therapy, call or text for an appointment.

https://www.cnn.com/2022/05/04/uk/as-equals-post-partum-depression-intl-cmd/index.html?utm_content=2022-05-06T06%3A45%3A17&utm_source=fbCNN&utm_term=link&utm_medium=social&fbclid=IwAR0uywMfNJso_ne4WaD4SEIQaBvxHnN6BN_9aJ79nrJD0CAJ-dhmTGvXxlI

Pranaiya was a happy mom - then she started talking about wanting to disappear One in 10 women are affected yet there is still so little awareness around postpartum depression. CNN tells the intimate, harrowing story of one family's tragic battle with this condition.

Start 2022 on a positive note. And, if that inner voice is still too loud, call today for an appointment so we can figure out how to quieten it.

22 tips for 2022: How to be kind to yourself and squash your critical inner voice Next time you're stuck in a cycle of negative self-talk, try talking to yourself the way you would talk to your best friend.

A good read. Some days are tough. Reach out if you need to talk. ❤️

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2764380

Understanding and Addressing Anxiety Among Healthcare Professionals During the COVID-19 Pandemic This Viewpoint discusses sources of anxiety revealed in conversations with health care workers (HCWs) in the early weeks of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, and the importance of expressions of gratitude from leadership for HCWs’ commitment and willingness to put themselves in...

It’s , let’s take care of ourselves and one another. If you are in need of any counseling self care, please call. 

6 simple ways to focus on your mental health It's time to focus on your mental health, and what better day than Sunday, October 10? It's World Mental Health Day, and here are six ways to focus on your wellbeing.

Covid has caused such an increase in stress levels, here are some coping skills to help.

https://www.cdc.gov/mentalhealth/stress-coping/cope-with-stress/index.html

Coping with Stress CDC’s mental health website provides basic public health information about mental health including surveillance, disorders, myths and facts, and prevention.

https://www.mdedge.com/psychiatry/article/245920/depression/covid-19-linked-rise-suicide-related-ed-visits-among-youth

COVID-19 linked to rise in suicide-related ED visits among youth Increasing ED-based interventions and staff trained in addressing emergency mental health needs might help to meet the needs of these patients, said Dr. Kathryn K. Erickson-Ridout.

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Changes have been a constant over the last year. Nothing brings about more anxiety than change. If you’re struggling with anxiety related to post pandemic changes, reach out for an appointment. 

Post-Pandemic Anxiety: Feeling Stressed as Things Return to Normal As COVID-19 vaccinations roll out across the U.S. and states begin lifting various restrictions, many have begun thinking and dreaming of life post-COVID. And while the thought of gathering with family and friends again, traveling and getting back to loved activities can feel joyful, many are surpri...

Check in with your teens.

Reach out for an appointment with one of our counselors if needed.

https://ct.counseling.org/2019/09/five-social-emotional-and-mental-health-supports-that-teens-need-to-succeed/

Five social, emotional and mental health supports that teens need to succeed - Counseling Today A survey of nearly 200 high school students sheds light on some of the primary issues confronting today’s teenagers and offers insights into what schools can do to help them navigate those challenges.

Children have been hit equally hard as adults, if not more, by this pandemic. If your child is struggling, call today for assistance. Appointments are available. 

'I've Tried Everything': Pandemic Worsens Child Mental Health Crisis When schools closed last spring, children with severe mental illnesses were cut off from the services they'd come to rely on. Many have since spiraled into emergency rooms and even police custody.

The holidays have undoubtedly looked and felt different this year. As the year winds down, that doesn’t mean the emotions do the same. Here are a few helpful tips, and, as always, if you need more support, please reach out for an appointment. We will continue to get through together!

'Throw Out the Rulebook' To Get Through Pandemic Holidays, A Therapist Says : Life Kit The holidays are extra stressful this year. Psychologist and author Andrea Bonior offers some tips, whether you're feeling stressed, angry, lonely or guilty.

https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/view/are-we-really-witnessing-mental-health-pandemic

Is the Country Experiencing a Mental Health Pandemic? There are epidemiological and clinical reasons why we should drop that term.

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The Coronavirus Seems to Spare Most Kids From Illness, but Its Effect on Their Mental Health Is Deepening "Nobody is immune to the stress that comes with a pandemic, but children may be at a particular risk"

As we continue to fight COVID-19 together, the toll on mental health is undeniable. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out for an appointment. Telehealth options are available.

The coronavirus pandemic is pushing America into a mental health crisis A shadow pandemic of mental illness is emerging, but America's behavioral health system is unprepared, ill-equipped and already on the brink of financial collapse in many places.

The Anxiety and Depression Association of America has published some very useful expert tips and resources for helping us all remain healthy during these trying times. And, if you are struggling with depression or anxiety and need additional support, appointments are available. Appointments can occur in person or via telehealth platforms. Call to discuss scheduling an appointment at your convenience.

Coronavirus Anxiety - Helpful Expert Tips and Resources | Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA If you find ADAA's content helpful and are in a position to do so, we would very much appreciate your support. Thank you.

We recognize that the struggle can be more difficult for some at different ages of life. If you are struggling, call today for an appointment. 

Mental Health Challenges Are 4 Times Higher Among Young Mothers, Study Finds Two out of three young mothers (aged 21 and younger) have at least one mental health problem after the birth of their child.

Christmas blues got you down? Call today for an appointment to turn that around.

Not-so-jolly holly? How to cope with the Christmas blues Holiday stress and inactivity that comes with dark and cold weather can bring us down, but two experts share some helpful tips for your mental health

Don’t forget to join us today until 2:00 PM as we partner with other community groups to promote men’s health!

Join us on November 30 at the Farmers Market in downtown Wichita Falls as we help spread the word about the importance of men’s health. Wandering Lotus is proud to be a sponsor of this event and looks forward to raising awareness and sharing information about issues that affect us all!