As Halloween approaches, we’re surrounded by spooky decorations, scary movies, and playful frights. But for many, the real fears—like anxiety, stress, or seasonal depression—can feel far more haunting than any ghost or ghoul. This October, let’s talk about facing your fears in a healthy, empowering way.

As the days grow shorter and the weather turns cooler, many people begin to notice changes in their mood and energy. If you find yourself feeling more tired, down, or withdrawn during the winter months, you may be experiencing Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) — a common and treatable type of depression linked to reduced sunlight exposure.

The recent events of political violence may feel overwhelming, frightening, and even destabilizing. It’s natural to experience a range of emotions—anger, sadness, anxiety, or even numbness—as we witness conflict and uncertainty unfold around us. Taking care of your mental health is especially important during times like these.

Mindfulness is the practice of bringing your attention intentionally to the here and now—without judgment. Whether it’s noticing your breath, observing your thoughts, or savoring your morning coffee, mindfulness helps us reconnect with ourselves and the world around us. Below are some of the key benefits of incorporating mindfulness into daily life.

For many people, Monday mornings come with a sense of heaviness, stress, or dread—commonly known as the “Monday Blues.” After a weekend of rest or fun, it’s natural to feel a dip in motivation when the new work week begins. But when Mondays consistently feel overwhelming, they can take a toll on mood, productivity, and overall well-being.

When seeking mental health support, it’s common to feel confused about the different types of services available. Two of the most common—and often misunderstood—are psychotherapy and psychiatric evaluation/medication management. Both play an important role in mental health care, but they serve different purposes.

Common Sources of Parental Anxiety

The emotional side of weight loss and what to do about it

GeneSight is a pharmacogenomic test, which means it looks at how your genes affect the way your body responds to certain psychiatric medications. By analyzing specific genetic variations, GeneSight provides information that can help your provider choose the medications that are more likely to work well for you—and avoid those that may cause unwanted side effects or be less effective.

Life is what you make it.

Not what others expect.
Not what circumstances dictate.
Not even what happened to you in the past.