If you or someone you know is struggling with social anxiety disorder, you must know how difficult life can get for those who are affected by this disorder. While the reasons that lead to this disorder are not entirely known, fortunately, there are treatments and methods to overcome it and control the reactions we have…
DetailsThe prevalence of mental health issues during the COVID pandemic has increased, as numerous studies have shown. Amongst the most common mental issues people are struggling with since the pandemic has started are depression and anxiety. But a part of the population has been experiencing seemingly unlikely symptoms of a disorder usually associated with war,…
DetailsIf you are experiencing pain in your body that seems to be unrelated to any kind of injury, disease, or sickness, it’s possible that you may be experiencing psychogenic pain. But what is psychogenic pain, and what causes it? In this blog from Dr. Quintal & Associates Counseling Center, we’ll discuss everything you need to…
DetailsBorderline Personality Disorder, or BPD for short, is a serious mental disorder. However, it often gets less attention than other interrelated but distinct mental health issues, such as depression and anxiety. In this blog, we’ll discuss the basics of BPD, how to recognize it, and the steps you may need to take if you believe…
DetailsThe 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…
DetailsRecognizing 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…
DetailsIn 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:…
DetailsHelping 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…
DetailsI’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…
DetailsSeasonal 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…
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