How can I Afford Counseling in the windy city? Counseling in Chicago has taken a back seat since inflation. Times are tough all over. People are losing their jobs due to outsourcing and their homes due to a lack of adequate income. More and more people are seeking the help of food pantries to feed […]
Category: Psychology
About Generations Behavioral Healthcare
Generations Behavioral Healthcare Q: What is your redefined approach? What was the mission to start Generations? Talk about diversity in the practice – a very talked about topic. A: Generations Behavioral Healthcare is an innovative behavioral healthcare group practice that employs a highly qualified team of independent, licensed mental health professionals. Founded in 2018, the […]
Coping with Bullying
Coping with bullying is very difficult. Bullies are everywhere, with a reported 90% of children stating that they have been bullied at one time in their life, according to Bullying.org. More than simply making fun of someone, the daily taunting, and berating of a child can affect their performance in school and emotional well-being, and […]
What is Anxiety?
What is anxiety? Anxiety or generalized anxiety disorder is a debilitating mental disorder characterized by excessive fears or worries about everyday things in life. The constant worrying is unrealistic and is characterized by a state of unease or apprehension that is exaggerated or out of proportion to the situation. Individuals who experience this are in […]
What is Depression?
What is depression? Depression is a mental illness that is correlated with a chemical imbalance in the brain that affects the body and mind. This imbalance can cause changes in mood, behavior, thinking, and physical well-being. The symptoms vary from person to person but are generally signified by feelings of sadness, hopelessness, worthlessness, and loss […]
What is Substance Abuse?
Substance abuse is a pattern of harmful use of any drug or medicine for mood-altering purposes. Here, the term “substances” refers to a variety of both legal drugs – like alcohol, marijuana, and nicotine – as well as illegal ones – like cocaine, heroin, and psychedelic compounds. It is generally believed that the use of […]
Fact Versus Fiction about Eating Disorders
The most common eating disorders include anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder (BED). It is hard for people to understand something like an eating disorder if they have never experienced one firsthand. If you or a close friend or family member have never suffered from one, chances are good that you believe some common misconceptions […]