A Different Way to Think About New Year’s Resolutions

How common goals can reveal deeper mental health needs and why you might need help reaching them. Every January, people set intentions for change. Stop feeling so stressed out. Sleep better. Stop overthinking everything. Be more patient. Feel more present in life. These goals are honest and deeply human. They reflect a desire to feel better, not to become [...]

2025-12-19T18:39:33+00:00January 1, 2026|Categories: Brain/Body Connection, EMDR, LENS Therapy, Mental Health, SSP, Trauma Therapy|

Creating Connection When the Season Feels Complicated

In popular culture and media, the holidays are assumed to be a time of joy, comfort, and togetherness—a season to gather with family and celebrate traditions. But for many people, this time of year can instead feel really complicated. Family relationships may be distant, strained, or simply different from the picture-perfect scenes we see in movies. Others may live [...]

2025-12-19T18:42:29+00:00December 19, 2025|Categories: Brain/Body Connection, Mental Health|

How to Be a Mental Health Ally

Mental health affects every area of life, from family relationships to interactions at work. To become an effective mental health ally, one must recognize the signs of mental distress, provide compassionate support, and offer meaningful help throughout the recovery process. This guide provides practical strategies to help individuals serve as effective allies both at home and in professional settings. [...]

2025-05-13T20:38:03+00:00May 26, 2025|Categories: Mental Health|Tags: |

Aging Well: Older Adults Need Mental Health Care, Too

Mental health remains just as important in our later years as it is at any other stage of life. Yet older adults face unique challenges that can both trigger and worsen mental health problems. Grief over the loss of friends or a spouse, chronic medical conditions, and shrinking social circles all increase the risk of depression and anxiety. At the [...]

2025-05-13T20:20:24+00:00May 19, 2025|Categories: Depression, Mental Health|Tags: |

It’s OK to Not Be OK

In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, Worth It Therapy offers this article to spotlight the importance of dispelling mental health myths, challenging outdated attitudes, and reminding everyone that “It’s OK to not be OK.” How ending mental‑health stigma benefits families, workplaces, and everyone in between “It’s OK to Not Be OK”- Why this mantra matters “It’s OK to not be OK” pushes back against an old notion that emotional distress equals personal weakness. When [...]

2025-05-13T20:06:35+00:00May 13, 2025|Categories: Mental Health|Tags: |
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