Covid-19 has increased depression and anxiety over the last several months. Besides the physical damage that it does to the body, this tiny virus has induced insomnia, fear, sadness, motivation, and a multitude of other symptoms that are severely affecting the mental health of people around the world. While fear is understandable, we don’t have
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As part of Authority Magazine’s series about “How To Give Honest Feedback without Being Hurtful”, writer Penny Bauder interviewed our very own Co-Founder and Clinical Director, Dr. Anna McCarthy, PhD. AUTHORITY MAGAZINE ARTICLE Dr. Anna McCARTHY Mental Health Support
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What is Borderline Personality Disorder? According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, “Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a condition characterized by difficulties regulating emotion. This means that people who experience BPD feel emotions intensely and for extended periods of time, and it is harder for them to return to a stable baseline after an
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Many young adults have access to a wide range of technological devices that keep them connected to friends and family members. Unfortunately, this has also increased the risk of a new kind of harassment called “cyberbullying.” Cyberbullying is when a person uses technology to humiliate, degrade, or threaten someone. While it is unethical and possibly
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Depression is a mental illness that can affect people of all ages. Sometimes, depression occurs whenever a person experiences an event that negatively affects their mood, such as the death of a loved one or the loss of a job. But most cases of depression are caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain, due
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Netflix’s new docudrama, The Social Dilemma, has spurred a collective realization of sorts, shedding light on the drawbacks that social media platforms have incurred since their initial debuts. What was intended to bring people together also has the possibility to drive people apart — an important distinction, and one of the movie’s integral takeaways. While
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There is no part of mental illness that one could consider “easy,” and exploring your treatment options is an added challenge when it comes to navigating what works best for each individual. With the ability to do our own research online, in addition to the heightened attention to wellness that we see on various social
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College is often a time of excitement, opportunity, and self-exploration, which is what makes college during a pandemic particularly devastating for those now navigating an age of digital courses, social isolation, and more time at home. During this era of uncertainty, society is starting to question the widespread impact COVID-19 will have on mental health
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New York Times 2023 Update According to the World Health Organization (WHO), nearly 800,000 people die by suicide every year. One person every 40 seconds. As the second leading cause of death for those between the ages of 15 and 24 years old, suicide continues to affect more and more people every year, making mental
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Diagnosing Anxiety 2020 has been a challenging year for mental health, filled with unknowns and anxiety-inducing events. From COVID-19 and its inherent health risks to the isolation imposed by quarantine and social distancing, we can all agree that a certain amount of anxiety is appropriate. That said, with the reopening of the country and thus
