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.
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...
Navigating Family Over the Holidays
As a Huntsville center for counseling, we know that some families are loud, chaotic, and full of merry cheer. Others are more low key just doing what they do to celebrate their traditional holiday. Some families have unresolved issues leading to an unpleasant get...
Surviving The Winter Holidays
You’ve barely regained consciousness from your turkey coma, and winter holidays are already upon us. We hope for a holiday filled with family, drink, and merry-making; however, all too often we instead find ourselves succumbing to the pressures of meal prep,...
Tips for Managing Adult ADHD
We hear a lot about ADHD behavioral therapy for children, however, not much is ever said about managing your ADHD as an adult. Although symptoms may not be as easily recognized, adult ADHD is common and treatable. Medication The most commonly prescribed medications...