Mental Health Topics
We have put together a series of helpful advice that we hope helps you to capture some information and skills to help you learn more about mental health and how to achieve a better life balance.
Mental Health & Pregnancy
Pregnancy is an exciting time, but we know pregnancy also has its struggles. Often, mothers experience mental health concerns as their baby grows. In fact, a 2018 study by MGH Center for Women’s Mental Health found that up to 20% of women suffer mood and anxiety...
How PTSD Counseling Services Can Help You
Starting therapy for any reason can be difficult. This is especially true when looking to overcome Post-Truamatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). You know you will have to face the events of your trauma. Although difficult, it is an important part of the healing process. PTSD...
Start Your New Relationship Right with Adult Therapy
Past relationships can either help or hurt you. Sometimes it’s just a matter of perspective. There is always a lesson to be learned even if the relationship ended on good terms. Whether you have had the experience of a previous relationship or have only been an...
Treating PTSD in Children
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a common mental health condition that can affect people of all ages, including children. Our counselors at Garrett Counseling are experienced in working with children who are experiencing Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. We hope...
What is Body Dysmorphia & How Therapy Can Help
Body dysmorphia is defined by Mayo Clinic as “a mental health disorder in which you can't stop thinking about one or more perceived defects or flaws in your appearance — a flaw that appears minor or can't be seen by others. But you may feel so embarrassed, ashamed and...
Mom Guilt
In the quiet of the night after the children have been tucked in and drifted off to sleep, the guilty accusations start filling her mind. “I really let the kids down today. I should have played outside when my son asked instead of finishing that project. When my...
What is the Difference Between Postpartum Depression and Baby Blues?
Let's talk about postpartum depression. You go through so many changes while you are pregnant, but also during and after birth. In addition to the changes you experience, 70-80% of women experience “baby blues,” while 1 in 7 women experience Postpartum Depression...
Depression Can Trigger Insomnia & Insomnia Can Trigger Depression
Sleep and mental health go hand in hand. Rarely do you have good sleep if your mental isn’t good and vice versa. Often one sign of depression is excessive sleeping. If you are anxious, you may not be able to sleep. Not sleeping is just one definition of insomnia. If...