August 12, 2022

What is Panic Disorder?

August 12, 2022/ Amber Madden

Panic disorder is a common mental illness in today’s society. Every year, about 11% of Americans have a panic attack, and 3% of them go on to be diagnosed with panic disorder. People with this disorder typically begin to show symptoms during their adolescent/early adult years.

August 05, 2022

Three Ways to Practice Self-Care

August 05, 2022/ Amber Madden

One of the most overlooked things by people today is self-care. Sometimes, people get so caught up in their life they forget to take time for themselves. One aspect of self-care is keeping tabs on your mental health. Even small acts of self-care can affect your mental health positively.

July 15, 2022

Common Treatments for Anxiety and Depression

July 15, 2022/ Amber Madden

Did you know mental illness affects over ten million people, and half of that number do not receive any form of treatment? After a diagnosis, it can be hard to decide what to do and what treatment route to take. This post is going to focus on giving different treatment options for some of the most diagnosed mental disorders. Those include Major Depressive Disorder, General Anxiety Disorder, and Panic Disorder.

July 08, 2022

Mental Health Myths

July 08, 2022/ Amber Madden

Mental health is very complex, and therefore is commonly misunderstood. One of society’s biggest problems today is the stigma that has been created against having mental health issues. This is very harmful because it can prevent people from getting the help they need. The only way to stop this is by educating yourself and others on what is true and what is fake about mental health. This post will focus on debunking common myths surrounding mental health and giving you the truth behind them.

July 01, 2022

When You're Celebrating this July 4th...

July 01, 2022/ Amber Madden

I contemplated not writing this. After all, our Nation is at a time in history when everything is very uncertain, tormented and broken. On this 4th of July, a day that marks our freedom, I want to remind you of a few things… of not only all of the things that we have fought for, but also of all the things that could so easily be taken away if we don’t stop fighting. Let freedom ring.

January 12, 2021

Grieving the Loss of a Pet

January 12, 2021/ Amber Madden

We brought Chester home when he was only 6 weeks old. He was such a tiny thing. When I think back on that time of my new marriage and Chester being our first “child” I am filled with warmth and love. I remember thinking, at the time, a 10-15 years of a life of a pet is such a very long time. Only it isn’t…