During the adolescent years, teens rarely take into consideration their physical health and even less so on mental health. They know they are experiencing a wide range of emotions but are unclear on how to sort through them all in a positive and effective manner. This can lead to depression, anxiety, or injurious practices such …
Imagine taking a deep breath, looking over a vast mountain landscape framed by the warm glow of the sun as it sets. All is silent but the sound of tree frogs and crickets. Everything is still; it is as though you can feel all the stress and anxiety draining from your body. Being in the …
Whether it is wilderness therapy, adventure therapy, equine therapy or the like, getting outdoors for a nature-based therapy session has immense benefits you can’t find in a traditional office. A recent study, by the University of Texas at Austin, discovered that 40 minutes of exercise completed outside could have an immediate, positive effect on mood.
The distinction between anxiety and panic is often muddled, with many people using both interchangeably. One of the biggest distinctions is that a teen suffering from panic disorder can be very social, whereas those with anxiety disorders often retreat from family and peers. Though they are very distinct conditions, both panic and anxiety disorders, much …