What is Anxiety? Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health disorder. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, an estimated 31.1% of U.S. adults experience an anxiety disorder at some time in their lives. But what exactly is an anxiety disorder? While many experience anxiety from time to time, like before a big […]
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Your Feelings Are Okay
At a young age, we learn to regulate our emotions from our parents and guardians. Society pressures us to shut down emotions with phrases like “Big girls don’t cry“ or “Man up”. This mentality is outdated and actually harmful. Emotions are natural, meaning everyone has them. You have every right to feel them, regardless of […]
Take Time to Own Your Feelings
Emotions are a natural part of living. Yet, most people don’t take time to think about what emotions they are dealing with. When you allow yourself the time to acknowledge and assess your emotional state, you allow yourself to take control of your emotions. Doing this will help you cope with challenging situations and increase […]
May is Mental Health Month
May is Mental Health month and we at Family Life Center are working to raise awareness. Did you know that 1 in 5 people experience a mental illness during their lifetime? Things right now are far from normal. Coronavirus has shut us indoors away from our regular daily lives and social interactions. While this isolation […]
