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Benefits of a Mental Health Day from Work or School

Published Sep 15Mar 12 by Joseph Gerard Potaczek Leave a comment
Benefits of a Mental Health Day from Work or School

We’ve all had those days when the alarm goes off and we lie in bed, feeling depleted of our energy, and maybe even our good mood. We think to ourselves, “I’m not really sick, but I just need a break from real life today.” While taking a sick day is … [+]

Published in Anxiety, Depression, General

How Social Media Can Actually be Good for Our Mental Health

Published Jul 11 by Joseph Gerard Potaczek Leave a comment
How Social Media Can Actually be Good for Our Mental Health

Whenever there is a discussion about social media and mental health, there is generally a negative association. Many studies now have pointed to individuals developing depression or anxiety as a result of time spent on social media sites like Facebook and Twitter. But is this a full picture? There is … [+]

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How to Navigate Challenging Life Transitions

Published Jul 6 by Joseph Gerard Potaczek Leave a comment
How to Navigate Challenging Life Transitions

When we’re young, life transitions are fun and empowering. We go from crawling to walking, walking to running. We start with training wheels but soon no longer need them. As we age we graduate into higher grades and become more independent. But as adults, life transitions can feel not so … [+]

Published in General, Telehealth

How to Find the Right Therapist in Your Town or City

Published Feb 1 by Joseph Gerard Potaczek Leave a comment
How to Find the Right Therapist in Your Town or City

It’s a new year and many of us have committed to making changes that will allow our best selves to shine through. And in most instances, we know exactly how to get the help we need to facilitate this change. For instance, if we want to get into good physical … [+]

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Therapy vs. Antidepressants – Which One is Better?

Published Dec 31 by Joseph Gerard Potaczek Leave a comment
Therapy vs. Antidepressants – Which One is Better?

If you are someone who has been experiencing depression, you may recognize that you need help, but you may be confused as to what therapies will work best for you. In today’s world, where there seems to be a pill to treat pretty much everything, many people assume that a … [+]

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