Counseling Psychology Blog
The Role of Cholesterol in Depression
Dietary fat plays a major role in your cholesterol levels. Your body needs cholesterol in order to function properly so in and of itself, cholesterol isn’t bad. In order to place more patients on cholesterol lowering drugs, doctors and drug companies decided everyone,...
The History of Aromatherapy: How Aromas Improve Mental Health
In recent years, the global aromatherapy market size was valued at $1.07 billion yearly, according to an industry analysis report for 2014 to 2025 published by Grand View Research. This lucrative growth shows no sign of stopping. Rising awareness about the therapeutic...
How to Deal with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can occur at any age, including childhood, and there is some evidence that susceptibility to PTSD may run in families. Women are more likely than men to develop it. The disorder is often accompanied by depression, substance abuse,...
Breathe Deep: Anxiety and Breathwork Methods
There are many breathwork approaches. You may want to try a few different techniques to see which type resonates with you. It can be advantageous to attend a class and get instruction from a professional. Some of the more common types of breathwork include the...
Covert Verbal Abuse: Subtle But Damaging
The damage left behind by verbal and emotional abuse can be just as bad, and in some cases even worse, than physical verbal abuse. There’s always a danger that emotional damage caused by verbal abuse will contributes to physical health conditions, anxiety, PTSD,...
