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Articles from Pine Rest experts and vetted mental health resources on a wide variety of topics to support your family's and your mental health, relationships and wellbeing.
“Depression isn’t a sign of weakness. It’s an illness that requires professional treatment … With the right care, people can feel better.”
One glance of the headlines, and it can feel overwhelming, disheartening and downright scary out there! Learn why negative news is so pervasive, how it impacts us and how you can cope.
Recent headlines have sparked important conversations about maternal mental health. Learn the signs of PMADs, including postpartum depression, anxiety and psychosis, and why early support matters.
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The holidays can be exponentially more difficult for individuals with depression, but there are steps you can take to manage both your depression and the holidays season.
Tips to help you deal with financial stress around the holidays from the American Psychological Association.
Striving for perfection can be exhausting! This holiday season, why not strive for “good enough”?
The holidays can be so hard for those struggling to cope with a significant loss … Take good care of yourself and give yourself permission to consider doing things differently this holiday season, using these tips from Grace Wojdak, LPC.
Busy schedules and too much excitement can make the holidays a challenging time for kids. Amanda Shaneberger, MA, LPC, shares parenting tips to help keep the holiday season merry and bright–for you and your littles!
Unrealistic expectations for the holidays often end in disappointment and lead to problems. Therapist Jean Holthaus provides a recipe for realistic holiday expectations so you can have a healthier, happier holiday season.
Be kind. Be nice. Be respectful. Be complimentary. The Golden Rule applies to healthy family systems–especially during the holidays!
Wondering how you’ll balance all those holiday expectations with the demands of a new infant? Relax – you do NOT have to do it all! These practical tips from Pine Rest’s Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders clinical specialty team will help you enjoy a happy holiday season with baby!
Yes you CAN maintain your sobriety while enjoying the holiday season–or any social gathering throughout the year where alcohol is present–using these tips for sober celebrating.
By creating and practicing effective thinking habits to prepare for the worst case scenarios ahead of time, you’ll be in a better position to know how to cope with whatever those holiday gatherings have in store!
There is something even better than a new year to change. It’s the opportunity to start fresh each day, the mercies and gift of life that is new every morning.
