Living with Bipolar Disorder

Years ago, I had an acquaintance who, for the purposes of this article, I’ll call Rob. He was a bright guy, a hard-working engineer with a sharp mind and a thirst for adventure. When he got interested in a topic or excited about a recreational pursuit, he went after it with a no-holds-barred intensity.  One summer, Rob took up whitewater rafting. From his suburban Atlanta … Continue reading Living with Bipolar Disorder

Children & Therapy

It has become common to discuss mental health among adults, but what about children’s mental health? Just like adults, children experience hardships and can struggle to make sense of things on their own. When children have problems, they cannot handle on their own, therapy can help because it can give them a safe place to voice their feelings and build new skills that will enable … Continue reading Children & Therapy

411 on COVID-19 Booster

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or the CDC, recommends and urges everyone to get the COVID-19 vaccine booster shot.   What is the COVID-19 booster shot and what does it do?  COVID-19 has become an unsolved mystery since 2020. Worldwide, we have been affected with variants that are highly contagious and spread very quickly. Therefore, the COVID-19 booster shot will not only protect … Continue reading 411 on COVID-19 Booster

Good-Mood Food: Serotonin Diet

If you’ve ever enjoyed a blissful nap after a hearty Thanksgiving dinner, you probably know that tryptophan had something to do with it. High protein foods, which includes turkey, are full of this essential amino acid that has long been associated with enhanced sleep.  To be more precise, it’s actually serotonin that you can thank for that post-meal bliss. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter, a chemical … Continue reading Good-Mood Food: Serotonin Diet