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Mental Health & Suicide in Rural Communities
October 21, 2024by Nicolette Rogers
When you think of Fall in Northwest Missouri, many think of football games and cooler weather, but if you grew up in a rural community, Harvest season is what first comes to mind. I grew up in a town of less than 300, which heavily relies on our farming community. ...I know the toll harvest season takes on farming families and the farmers who work all day and night to get the job done. I know the risks they take with safety and financial security. I know their mental health struggles that are often hidden, silent, and go unnoticed.
Depression and Menopause
September 19, 2024by Laura Burt, LPC
On average, women will spend 40-50% of their life in a menopausal stage. As recognition of this time has increased, so has research into how to help women navigate this area, including corresponding mental health issues such as depression.
Memorial Day is a day meant to honor those in the U.S. military who have died while serving their country. I only really understood the weight of Memorial Day once I became a little older. Growing up, my family cut flowers from our iris patch and peony bushes, tying them together in little bunches to take to the cemetery.
Engaging in Intentional Self-Care
April 30, 2024by Ashley Cross
We’ve all been there. We get home for the evening and start debating whether we should relax and unwind or catch up on some chores. It’s an internal battle everyone faces, which can lead to negative thinking, feelings of shame, and overwhelm. However, engaging in intentional self-care and purposely setting aside time for yourself is vital to not only to your mental health but your overall health and wellness.
Today, we celebrate Earth Day! This annual event, observed on April 22, is a global initiative dedicated to appreciating the beauty of nature and advocating for the health of our planet. Interestingly, caring for the environment is not just about the earth; it’s also about caring for our mental health. The connection between our environment and our mental well-being is profound.
Some people may be wondering when the right time is to seek counseling. Ben Franklin, in 1763, famously advised fire-threaten Philadelphians that “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”. Naturally, preventing fires is preferred to fighting them when it comes to the structural integrity of a building. Tenants, for all intense purposes, would desire to have the engineers address the crack in the building, sooner rather than later. The same is true with counseling, prevention is preferred over recovery.
“How does that make you feel?” Those words encompass a stereotypical and humorous picture of how many people imagine therapy to be. While it’s true that therapy provides a safe environment for exploring emotions, therapists are also equipped to assist clients with processing their feelings about their feelings.