“Mental health” refers to our state of mind at any given time. Everyone experiences times of stress, anxiety, sadness, or irritability, and these can shape how we think, feel, act, and relate to others on a day-to-day basis. These feelings are triggered by things happening…
One of the challenges of depression is that we often continue to hold ourselves to the same expectations we had before experiencing symptoms. Someone who normally manages work, household responsibilities, relationships, and personal activities without much difficulty may suddenly find those same tasks exhausting. When…
Mental Illness Awareness Week: Caring for Your Mental Health The first full week of October is Mental Illness Awareness Week, an opportunity to continue conversations about mental health, reduce stigma, and remind ourselves that taking care of our mental health is an important part of…
Feeling uncomfortable in social situations? This doesn’t necessarily mean you have social anxiety disorder. Some people are naturally reserved, need time to warm up to unfamiliar people, or simply prefer quieter environments. At Bridge to Well-Being Counseling Center in Pittsburgh, we’ve treated social anxiety disorder…