Mental Health Blog and Resources

You still live together. You still talk about logistics. Maybe you even laugh now and then. But something feels… off. Conversations feel surface-level. Affection feels forced or absent. You start to feel more alone with your partner than without them. If this sounds...

If your teen seems more irritable, withdrawn, overwhelmed, or exhausted once the school year starts, you’re not imagining it. Many parents notice a shift as schedules fill up, expectations rise, and pressure quietly builds. School stress doesn’t always look like panic...

You wake up later than usual. Your body feels heavy. Your thoughts move slowly, like they’re wading through mud. Simple tasks take more effort, words slip away mid-sentence, and your focus feels scattered. You might tell yourself you’re just tired. Or unmotivated. Or...

You’re standing in the grocery store, staring at two nearly identical products. Your heart races. Your mind spirals. Suddenly, a choice that should take five seconds feels overwhelming. Or maybe it’s replying to an email, deciding what to eat, choosing whether to say...

Located in Annapolis, MD, the Annapolis Counseling Center offers a unique approach to mental health care, integrating meditation into therapeutic practices. With decades of scientific research backing its positive effects, meditation has become a powerful tool for...

Many people admire high achievers for their drive, determination, and accomplishments. They seem unstoppable, always reaching for the next goal, often juggling multiple responsibilities with apparent ease. But for some, this relentless pursuit of success comes with...

Mental health is just as important as physical health, yet many of us go days or weeks without pausing to assess how we’re truly feeling. Incorporating a daily mental health check-in can be a powerful way to stay aware of your emotions, reduce stress, and maintain...

Have you ever found yourself procrastinating on something really important? Or pushing away people who care about you? Maybe, just when things start going really well, you self-destruct—even though you’ve worked so hard to get there. If any of this sounds familiar,...

When winter arrives with its short days, long nights, and colder temperatures, many people start to feel their mood dip. This is why talking about the real signs of seasonal affective disorder is crucial, feeling "down" when winter rolls around is significantly...

For many people living with depression or anxiety, traditional treatments like talk therapy or medication bring relief.  But for others, symptoms remain stubborn, heavy, or chronic—even after trying multiple options. This is where ketamine therapy has started to make...