The month of October is Financial Planning Month! This is the time for you and your family to check in on your finances and assess your situation, taking stock of where you are and making plans for what the year ahead will look like in terms of money. Doing a yearly financial planning session like…
As September ends and the leaves continue to change, October ushers in Emotional Wellness Month, which is a period devoted to supporting and bolstering your own mental health. Whether you’re at work, on the road, or spending time at home, mental and emotional stresses are often unavoidable. They can even contribute to negative physical reactions,…
Depression is one of the most common mental illnesses today. The National Institute of Mental Health estimates that in the year 2020, over 21 million American adults had at least one major depressive episode. Like other mental illnesses, depression can be isolating and debilitating, and extremely difficult to cope with, especially because the stigma around…
In the media, obsessive compulsive disorder, or OCD, is most often portrayed in one very particular way. We’ve all seen it– that scrupulous character in a movie, TV show, or book that washes their hands constantly and keeps everything they own in perfect, even rows. While this is one possible way for OCD to present,…
When you’re struggling with your mental health, even simple tasks like showering or exercising can become overwhelming. Getting through the day turns into a regular struggle, and every decision starts to feel like it’s impossible to make. How are you supposed to live your life when you’re in a mental state like this? One…
Depression is a very debilitating mental health problem, and one that is more common that you might think. An estimated 21 million adults in the United States alone have experienced at least one depressive episode, so there’s a good chance that you know someone who has had depression, and you may have had it yourself…
Before May ends and summer really starts, we’d like to emphasize one of the most important parts of Mental Health Awareness Month: raising awareness to fight the stigma against mental illnesses. And while many people are aware of the external stigmas that surround mental health, it’s less common to address another mental health challenge that…
As frightening and frustrating as it can be, losing your edge a little bit is a natural part of aging. In the same way that you can’t manage the physical things that were easy for you when you were younger, experiencing some mild forgetfulness is just something that everyone experiences as they get older. However,…