Mental Health Blog and Resources
Navigating Divorce or Separation with a Focus on Mental Health
The papers are signed—or maybe they’re still sitting on the kitchen table, half-filled. The house feels quieter, but your mind is loud. Friends tell you you’ll be okay, and you know they’re right… eventually. Yet right now, coping with separation might feel like...
When Life Feels Overwhelming: Recognizing and Treating Burnout
You’ve been running on fumes for weeks—maybe months. Coffee feels like a lifeline, evenings blur into chores, and weekends vanish before you’ve exhaled. You keep promising yourself you’ll slow down once the project finishes, once the kids’ schedules ease up, once the...
Understanding and Managing Stress in Today’s World
Life isn’t exactly slowing down. From relentless notifications to pressure at work, parenting demands, global headlines, and that never-ending to-do list—you’re not imagining it: modern life is a lot. If you’ve been feeling on edge, exhausted, or like your brain just...
Coping with Job Uncertainty and Career Changes
Maybe you saw it coming. Maybe you didn’t.Maybe the decision wasn’t yours. Or maybe it was—but it still hurts.Either way, job loss can feel like the ground beneath you has suddenly disappeared. Dealing with job loss isn’t just about updating your résumé or finding...
Unemployment and Mental Health in the Current Job and Economic Climate
Let's explore the connection between unemployment and mental health, including common emotional impacts, risk factors, and ways to cope. Learn how job loss can affect well-being—and what support is available. How to Cope, Stay Grounded, and Advocate for Your Wellbeing...
How to Be Yourself and Practice Vulnerability and Authenticity
Showing Up Fully with Friends, Family, Coworkers—and Most Importantly, Yourself You want to be honest. You want to be real. You want to be you. But maybe you’ve learned to scan a room before speaking. Maybe you adjust your tone depending on who you’re with. Maybe you...
Why Am I So Irritable?
Why Am I So Irritable? Understanding and Managing Your Anger Feeling irritable or angry all the time can be exhausting—not just for you, but for the people around you. If you often ask yourself, “Why am I so irritable?” or “Why do I get angry so easily?” you’re not...
Signs of Anger Issues: When To Get Professional Help?
Do I Need Therapy for My Anger? Ask Yourself These 5 Honest Questions Anger is a normal part of the human experience. It can protect us, motivate us, and signal when something isn’t right. But when anger feels out of control or starts harming your relationships, your...
Mental Health In The Workplace
In today’s high-pressure work culture, mental health in the workplace is more important than ever. Long hours, tight deadlines, and blurred boundaries between work and personal life can take a serious toll on employees’ emotional well-being. Just like physical health,...
Emotional Vulnerability: What It Means and Why It’s a Strength, Not a Weakness
We’ve all heard the term emotional vulnerability, but many of us aren’t quite sure what it really means—or how to feel okay embracing it. At Annapolis Counseling Center, we often work with individuals and couples who are learning how to understand and express their...
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