Life Transitions Blog
Therapy & Emotional Intelligence – How Your Mental Health Plays Into Your EQ
As a therapist working with young professionals and college students in New Orleans, I've seen firsthand the immense pressure many of my clients face to excel in their personal and professional lives. And if there’s one concept I’m finding popping up more and more, it’s emotional intelligence (EQ) – especially within self-improvement and professional development.
What Is Social Anxiety Disorder?
Every week, I meet with individuals in my New Orleans therapy practice who mention their struggles with social anxiety disorder. Although people often use the term “social anxiety” interchangeably with shyness, there is a world of difference between these two states.
Unlike shyness, which may be temporary, mild, and easily managed, social anxiety disorder (SAD) is an intense fear of being judged negatively or embarrassed in front of others. Sometimes, it can become a phobia, preventing you from engaging with others publicly or privately.
Combating Low Self-Esteem Among Young Professionals and Adults
Low self-esteem can be incredibly damaging to our mental and physical health, as it can lead to feelings of depression, anxiety, low motivation, insecurity in relationships and work settings, as well as a lack of resilience in the face of life’s challenges.
Confronting Post-Graduate Depression: What You Need to Know
For many college graduates, the future is bright with hopes of a successful career, financial security, and a jumpstart on life. But for some, post-graduate depression can be an unwelcome surprise.
Cultivating Lasting Relationships: The Impact of Long-Term Friendships
Today’s culture is suffering from an epidemic that many feel, yet few recognize - loneliness and a lack of connection. Research continues to show that the majority of American adults identify as “isolated” or “lonely” in their daily lives, with few friends or close connections to call on when things are tough.
Are Dating Apps Helping or Hurting Your Mental Health?
The explosion of dating apps and online dating platforms has completely changed the way people meet and connect. Rather than venturing out to public spaces and striking up a conversation with a stranger, people can now connect with others from the comfort of their homes - and in some cases, without even leaving their beds.
How Burned-Out Millennials Are Overcoming Challenges with Therapy
We’ve all seen the headlines about burnout among millennials – whether due to a demanding work culture, high expectations set by society, or both.
Young professionals, in particular, feel pressure to reach their goals while dealing with everyday anxieties and stress. Many are turning to therapy as a way to cope and improve their mental health.
What Is Preoccupied Attachment
Attachment and companionship are two crucial human needs. It shapes our interactions with others and how we see ourselves. As we age, companionship becomes an integral part of our lives.
Yet, for many, their personal and intimate relationships are marred by anxious preoccupied - a form of anxious attachment characterized by insecurity, clinginess, and constant worrying about being abandoned or rejected.
The Surprising Benefits of Hobbies for Young Professionals
Who said your career has to be all about climbing the corporate ladder? In fact, your hobbies can play a big role in helping you rise to the top - in work and in life.
In today's hyper-competitive workforce, young professionals are finding that their first career moves are resulting in high levels of burnout.
Tips to Help College Students Protect Their Mental Health This School Year
For many college students, this school year will be unlike any other.
Many students have to adjust to a new reality with the ongoing pandemic - from attending online classes to living away from home for the first time. All of these changes can be tough to manage and can take a toll on your mental health.
How Peer Support Can Increase Student Mental Health
A number of great interventions for improving student mental health have been gaining recognition lately. Among them, increased mental health services in schools and universities, links to off-campus therapists, anti-stigma campaigns, and numerous efforts at raising awareness of mental health issues.
FALL UPDATE: Mental Health on Campus
A recent report in the U.K. revealed that not only are universities unable to cope with the increasing numbers of students suffering from mental health conditions but also that students are killing themselves at an alarming (and increasing) rate. Another report from UniHealth stated that 82% of university students in the UK experience anxiety and stress and 1 in 5 have suicidal thoughts. In Canada, the situation is much the same.
Campus Concerns: Mental health impacts dropout rates
In recent headlines, there have been an increasing number of news stories and opinion pieces looking at what’s been called a college mental health crisis by some and an epidemic of mental illness on campus by others. Whatever you call it, there is certainly a problem with college students and young adults getting adequate access to appropriate mental health care resources.
Fighting for the Future: Students in Virginia Help Make Mental Health Resources Available to Everyone
As I noted in my previous blog on this subject, over the last decade, there has been a dramatic rise in mental health issues for students nationwide. With a quarter of 18-24 year olds estimated to have diagnosable mental illnesses, we really do appear to be having a mental health crisis.
Resource Report: More Universities Provide Mental Health Services
After reading a recent article focusing on Tulane's concerns over the rise in mental health problems among students and other similar articles about the “mental health crisis” among university students and the staggering increase in anxiety, depression, and other mental health conditions on campuses nationwide, I thought I would write about the resources that are available to students at more and more college and university campuses across the country.