Mental Health & Wellness Blog

What Are the Physical Symptoms of Grief?

Grief can affect the emotional wellness of people like few other emotions can. It is a powerful force that can make your life feel as though it is collapsing in on itself while your body is seemingly unaffected. Unfortunately for those suffering from grief, there are effects caused by grief in the body, and like so many other symptoms of grief, they are not for the better. Everything from grief and tiredness to inflammation has shown a connection. It may be hard to notice the physical symptoms of grief in yourself or a loved one. To combat this, our team of experts has made this overview of what you can look out for.
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How Social Media Seriously Harms Your Mental Health

The pros and cons of social media on mental health should not be overlooked by any current, or future use of platforms. Only after weighing the factors involved should continued use be determined, because in many cases, social media seriously harms your mental health. Countless cases show the correlation between social media use and mental health in young adults, fully formed individuals, and even children.
But how social media affects mental health is not being spoken about enough, and this leads to ignorance by users across all platforms. Our masters in mental health counseling have created this breakdown in hopes that the Counseling of Southwest Florida team can help you figure out if social media is good or bad for your mental health.
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How to Treat Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Everyone feels anxious at times, but sometimes your worries and fears can interfere with your everyday life and your ability to relax. If you are constantly worried and nervous, you may suffer from common anxiety classified as generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). These feelings of anxiety can be treated with several different approaches.

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Mental Health Awareness in the LGBTQ Community

To commemorate the Stonewall riots, the month of June is recognized as the LGBT Pride Month. Pride events are held all over the country all month long to recognize the impact that LGBTQ people have had on the community, and the world, since the riots in Manhattan in 1969. Rainbows and glitter and dancing, oh my! But there’s much more to be aware of in the gay community, and it refers to mental health.

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Benefits of Exercise to Improve Mental Health

We all know that exercise is good for the body, but it’s also one of the most effective ways to improve your mental health. Exercise improves mental health by reducing anxiety, depression, and negative mood by improving self-esteem and cognitive function. Exercise has also been found to alleviate symptoms such as low self-esteem and social withdrawal.¹ It is a powerful medicine for common mental health challenges.

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Mental Illness in Young Adults

Being a young adult has its ups and downs, where changes occur physically, mentally, and emotionally. Young adulthood is also a pivotal time for a person’s mental health. Mental health conditions are common among teens and young adults, with 1 in 5 young adults living with a mental health condition.¹ Because young adults are known for their mood swings and lack of control, it can be hard to identify if they’re struggling with mental health issues or if they’re simply acting out. Here is more on identifying mental health disorders in young adults.

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Why Choose Anger Management Counseling

Sometimes, it may be apt to seek mental health services from a counselor to help with anger issues. Although one can learn anger management skills on their own with books, apps, and other resources, taking classes with a treatment center specialist may be a more effective approach.

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