Stressed and Anxious

Stressed and Anxious

Stressed and Anxious Stressed and Anxious: Understanding the Difference Between Stress and Anxiety Introduction The terms stress and anxiety are more widely accepted than in past times and are now used interchangeably. Stress is a precursor to anxiety, but they are...
Depressed in Silence!

Depressed in Silence!

Depressed in Silence! All roads take you on a journey; you don’t have to travel through this life alone. Sometimes life seems like a long lonely road to nowhere. Most of us walk around pretending that we have it all together, even when we’re hanging on by...
Four Reasons Why Teenagers Rebel

Four Reasons Why Teenagers Rebel

Four Reasons Why Teenagers Rebel I recently facilitated a rap session with a group of teens and young adults ages 16 to 19. They identified one of their main stressors as their parents’ unintentional oppressive tendencies. They were frustrated with the dictatorship...
5 Reasons Why Young Adults get Depressed

5 Reasons Why Young Adults get Depressed

5 Reasons Why Young Adults get Depressed There is a gross misperception that when an individual enters young adulthood (between the ages of 18 to 29) they transition into a state of bliss, fun and contentment. On the contrary, it can be extremely difficult to adjust...
Suicide is Not For Cowards!

Suicide is Not For Cowards!

Suicide is Not For Cowards! Last week was National Suicide Prevention Week, and it hit me hard, especially when I was reminded that suicide is the third leading cause of death among children and young adults from ages 10 to 24. I thought about all the people I knew...