It is one of life’s most joyous moments, holding and meeting your newborn baby for the first time. In that singular moment your life as you knew it before will never the same. You know the extraordinary lengths you would go to protect your child, that this love you feel for that baby is unlike anything you’ve ever felt for anything or anyone before. So why is it that all of a sudden you are consumed with these unwanted and distressing “What if” thoughts that involve harm comi

Whether you call it the winter blues, seasonal depression, or SAD, winter can be hard on many people. Shorter days, colder weather, and disrupted routines can all take a toll on mood and energy. While feeling a bit more down during the winter months is common, that doesn’t mean these feelings should be dismissed. Seasonal mood changes can be serious, real, and worthy of support. Let’s explore what Seasonal Affective Disorder is, why it happens, common symptoms to watch for, a

The holiday season comes with its own blend of excitement, stress, and emotional intensity. For many, it is a time of connection and celebration. But for others, the season can also bring heightened pressure, loneliness, or a sense of being overwhelmed. During this time, alcohol is often woven into social gatherings, traditions, and routines - making it easy for consumption to increase without noticing. Over the past few years, data has shown that drinking patterns have shift

Oh, the holiday season. This time of year is full of food talk, family time, and gift-giving pressure. And as the holidays get closer, so does the pressure to lose weight.  Every year, like clockwork, the headlines appear: “How to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain!” “Burn Off That Pumpkin Pie!” “Detox Before the New Year!” This rhetoric pops up in ads, on social media, and even in casual conversations.  Between “Turkey Burn” and “12 Days of Fit-mas” workouts and the “Jingle Bell” and