As a parent, it can be difficult to know when it is time to seek professional help for your child’s mental health struggles. On the one hand, you want to be supportive and understanding, but on the other hand, you don’t want to overreact or trivialize your child’s feelings. However, it’s important to remember that…
Anxiety is a natural human emotion that everyone experiences from time to time. It is a normal stress response and can even be helpful in certain situations, such as preparing for an important exam or giving a presentation. However, when anxiety becomes overwhelming and interferes with daily life, it may be a sign of an…
Psychologists, therapists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and psychiatrists are all mental health professionals who provide care to individuals with mental health conditions. However, these professionals have some key differences regarding their training, education, and scope of practice. Whether you want to know the difference between a psychiatric nurse practitioner vs. therapist, a psychiatric nurse practitioner vs….
Are you looking for a counselor near you in Tampa, St. Petersburg, or Sarasota, FL, who offers individual counseling, couples counseling, or family therapy? McNulty Counseling and Wellness may be the perfect fit for you. If you’re new to the area or need to find a new counselor, it’s important to do your research to…
A traumatic event is a dangerous, frightening, or violent event that threatens one’s life, safety, or bodily integrity. This includes witnessing a traumatic event that threatens the life or physical security of a loved one. For young children, their sense of safety depends on the perceived safety of their attachment figures (National Child Traumatic Stress…
Dr. Joyce Carter “Daring to set boundaries is about having the courage to love ourselves even when we risk disappointing others.” ~ Brené Brown According to recent statistics, 70%-80% of Americans consider their families dysfunctional. It has been proven that family connections are fundamental to our emotional and psychological well-being (Gourani, 2019). Growing up in a…
by Dr. Joyce Carter, Licensed Mental Health Counselor with McNulty Counseling and Wellness Over 40% of teachers report experiencing high-stress levels daily during the school year. Teaching careers tie with nursing careers as far as having the highest stress level compared to any other profession. Many variables contribute to the stress teachers face, including classroom…
Anxiety is a relatively common mental disorder, affecting around 1 in 5 Americans. It is our body’s reaction to stressful events, which seem to be increasingly prevalent in today’s modern society. Some stress is expected, even healthy to have in our lives. However, people suffering from anxiety disorders constantly worry about everyday situations, resulting in…
Anxiety is a state of fear, uneasiness, and worry triggered when faced with a challenging situation in our lives. This biological response is expressed as sweating, rapid palpitations, and a feeling of restlessness that prepares us to fight or flee situations. However, people suffering from anxiety disorders experience these reactions in everyday situations, disrupting their…
Research has consistently shown that the stress and anxiety caused by the pandemic has had a negative impact on mental health. The Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) determined that the most common mental illness in the U.S. are anxiety disorders. Additionally, those suffering with an anxiety disorder are three to five times more…
I just finished a feature for News Channel 8’s Bloom Series with Gayle Guyardo on ways to think more positive and counteract negative thinking. We all encounter negative thoughts and the daily self-talk we frequently engage in directly impacts the quality of our lives. With the proper skill set in place, you can change your…
Human life will never be understood unless its highest aspirations are taken into account. Growth, self-actualization, the striving towards health, the quest for identity and autonomy, the yearning for excellence (and other ways of phrasing striving “upward”) must by now be accepted beyond question as a widespread and perhaps human tendency…growth is often a painful…
Covid’s Impact on Mental Health The effects of COVID on health go far beyond political distress and physical symptoms. Since the beginning of 2020, our society has had to accommodate a completely different lifestyle subject to uncertainty, social distancing, isolation, and financial pressures. Since the outbreak of the COVID pandemic, between 4 and 10 adults…
What is Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and How it Helps Mental Health Issues? Painful emotions and inner conflicts are not easy for everyone to cope with, especially if we continuously struggle with negative thought patterns that lead us to engage in self-injurious behaviors. When emotions are too heightened, you may be unable to properly deal with…
When we hear or read about depression, our first initial thoughts are around the common symptoms that individuals experience like sadness, feelings of worthlessness/hopelessness, and disinterest. And, while this is true for many who suffer from clinical depression, others may have different symptoms depending on how their depression manifests. Here are 4 types of depression,…