Trust is one of the foundations on which a therapeutic relationship between a patient and mental health expert is built. Dr. Brandon Santan, PhD, LPC-MHSP, NCC, BC-TMH, CCMHC, is a licensed therapist in the Chattanooga, TN area and specializes in…
There are many things you can do to improve your longevity and quality of life. Plant-rich diets, regular exercise, refraining from smoking and heavy drinking, and getting quality sleep have all been proven to help extend your lifespan (via Healthline).…
Feeling a little anxious? That’s totally normal. The National Health Service defines anxiety as a feeling of unease that can range from mild to severe. Almost anything can trigger that uncomfortable, jittery feeling. Perhaps you read a frightening story in…
All of us experience unwanted thoughts at times. Whether we’re stuck on that embarrassing thing we did in public yesterday or suddenly worrying about a presentation that’s due in two weeks, intrusive thoughts are usually just a normal part of…
One out of every five people in the United States struggles with mental illness each year, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). However, just half of these people seek help for their condition. It’s a big step…
The following article includes discussions of depression and suicide. For the past 50 seasons, “The Young and the Restless” has told intriguing stories of romances and rivalries in the lives of the residents of the fictional Midwestern metropolis, Genoa City.…
Depression can be debilitating, affecting how we can carry on with our lives. According to a 2024 study in the Journal of Medicine and Life, just one-fourth of people with depression can access proper medication and therapy, and even then,…
There seems to be no shortage of emotional challenges such as fear and anxiety. While they both may seem very similar, they are not the same emotion, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). Fear is one of the six…
Loneliness can be a painful and isolating feeling, but there are many strategies that you can use to alleviate these feelings. Whether you’re looking for a quick fix or trying to make more lasting changes in your life, there are…
Dopamine is an important brain chemical that has various roles. Perhaps most famously, it functions as a neurotransmitter — often referred to as the “feel-good” hormone by researchers (via Journal of Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology). It plays a crucial role in the…