The term “depression” is sometimes used as a “catch-all” term. But there are many different forms of depression, and each one has different symptoms, signs, and causes. So in this guide from Dr. Quintal & Associates Counseling Center, we’ll discuss the 7 most common types of depression, and what you need to know about each…
Recognizing The Top Signs You May Have An Unhealthy Relationship With Food Diagnosing eating disorders can be complex, and there are a lot of different things that can cause disordered eating. If you think that you might have an eating disorder, the best place to start is by understanding your relationship with food. Here are…
In a previous blog post we briefly discussed telecounseling and whether or not it’s an effective way to seek treatment by a therapist. In this post we take a closer look at this popular approach to therapy and answer some frequently asked questions about it. What is telecounseling? Before proceeding, let’s review what telecounseling is:…
Helping Your Young Child Deal With Stress I’m sure I don’t have to tell you how stressful life can be, especially today. It feels like every day brings a new onslaught of potentially world ending disasters, and it can be hard for any of us to cope. What you might not be thinking about is…
I’m sure you’re tired of hearing about “these times.” They’re uncertain, they’re unprecedented, but most of all, they’re stressful. And when you’re put in positions of stress, you need efficient ways to cope. So here are our 10 tips for dealing with pandemic stress: 1. Don’t be afraid to indulge When confronted with stress, our…
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is estimated to affect at least 10 million Americans, and it’s up to 4 times more common in women than it is in men. If you think you may have SAD, or you just want to learn more about this condition, read on to get all of the information you need…
If you regularly have intrusive thoughts – which often cause significant stress or anxiety, or are impulses or mental images that impair your ability to function – you may be wondering if they’re normal. Not sure what an intrusive or invasive thought is, or if it’s normal to have them? Let’s discuss the basics in…
If you’ve been exploring your options for therapy, you may have run across quite a few “telecounseling” companies that offer online therapy sessions via video, voice, and even text chat. Telecounseling is convenient, so it’s especially appealing to busy people who or are too busy to see a therapist in-person. But does telecounseling really work?…
Leaving home for the first time can be stressful. Add the stress of going to classes, doing homework, meeting new friends, and building new relationships, and it’s easy to understand why college freshmen are often so anxious. Around 41.6% of all college students self-report feeling intense feelings of anxiety, and these feelings are often the…