Mental Health
Healing From Trauma
A new group from Nourish Your Mind is starting next week for adult survivors of trauma. This is a 6 week Trauma Healing Group for Ages 18 and up. Females and members of LBGTQ welcome!
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Holidays
Dealing with Holiday Stress
Although the holidays are supposed to be a time full of joy, good cheer and optimistic hopes for a new year, many people struggle during the holiday season when expectations are high and disrupted routines can feel overwhelming. This is Read more…
COVID
COVID Stress Busters
Stick to a Routine! Maintain some structure during the quarantine days. This is so important. The key is to try your best and when the day is done, it’s done. Try to stick to a schedule – make sure you Read more…
Depression
Seasonal Affective Disorder Winter Depression
Primary treatments for SAD include: antidepressants, light therapy and psychotherapy. Many times a combination of these treatments are used.. Light Therapy Light Therapy is the use of full spectrum light during the fall and winter months. These lights are readily Read more…
Anxiety
Hope for Skin Pickers and Hair Pullers
NAC (N-acetylcysteine) has shown efficacy in clinical trials as a treatment for Skin Picking and Hair Pulling Disorder. NAC is readily available over the counter. While results are very preliminary, case reports have demonstrated mostly positive results and a lack Read more…
ADHD
Attention Deficit Disorder and Relationships
Attention Deficit Disorder is a real thing, many adults have it to some degree. The old thinking was that this was a disorder in childhood and teenage years that they would grow out of. We know better now. Many times Read more…
Premenstrual Symptoms
Premenstrual Symptoms
Often experienced and under diagnosed, Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) has a wide variety of signs and symptoms, including mood swings, tender breasts, food cravings, fatigue, irritability and depression. It’s estimated that as many as 3 of every 4 menstruating women have Read more…
Depression
Perimenopausal Women and Depression
Perimenopausal symptoms often coincide with symptoms of depression and anxiety. A history of depression and/or current depression are associated with a decline in ovarian function in the years leading to menopause. Antidepressants are the first-line treatment for perimenopausal women with Read more…