depression Archives - Kathleen Coughlin

How to Turn a Move into More Than Just a Physical Fresh Start

February 22, 2021 by Jennifer Scott

There are plenty of reasons why people move. Maybe you want a nicer house. Maybe you need to be closer to your job. Maybe you want to be closer to family. While most can identify their specific reasons for moving, many chose to focus only on the physical nature of the move. This means they are missing a great opportunity to use this major life transition as a time of renewal, a fresh start. You can piggyback off this life shift and make some lifestyle changes that will benefit you for years to ...read more

Filed Under: Anxiety, Counselor Ormond Beach, Couples counseling, Couples/Marriage, Depression, General, Goals, Self Care, Self Esteem, Stress, Uncategorized, Work Life Balance Tagged With: anxiety, communication, counseling, depression, divorce, family, family therapy, goal setting, mediation, mental health, Ocean VIsta Counseling, self care, stress, therapy

Does Therapy for “Baby Blues” Work?

February 18, 2021 by Kathleen Coughlin

Having a baby is one of the most amazing and awesome events in a person’s life. Babies bring joy and laughter into the house. But the reality is, they also bring sleepless nights and inevitable and irreversible change. Having a baby also brings changes to a woman’s body. During pregnancy and right after, a woman will experience shifts in her hormones. This may cause her to feel some depression and anxiety. This is a perfectly natural response to the event and is called having the “baby blues.” ...read more

Filed Under: Anxiety, Depression, Family Therapy, Men's Issues, New Mother, Self Care, Stress, Telehealth, Women's Issues Tagged With: baby, baby blues, counseling, depression, infant, mom, new parent, parent, parenting, post partum depression, therapy

Helping Seniors Stay in Touch Through Technology

February 11, 2021 by Mary Shannon

Image via Pexels Keeping in touch with family and friends can be a challenge for seniors living on their own. Whether loved ones are far away or simply unable to visit in person, they might feel lonely and isolated at times. Fortunately, technology has made it easier than ever for families and friends to stay connected. Many products on the market are easy to use and can enhance the lives of those living alone, helping them maintain relationships and reach out to others ...read more

Filed Under: Communication, Communication, Depression, Family Therapy, General, Self Care, Stress, Telehealth, Uncategorized, Women's Issues Tagged With: anxiety, communication, coronavirus, covid, depression, elderly, isolation, mental health, seniors, stay in touch, technology, Telehealth

Can Botox Really Improve Mental Health? Botox for Depression Treatment

February 5, 2021 by Kathleen Coughlin

It is estimated that over 16 million adults in the United States suffer from at least one major depressive episode each year. If you are in this group, you may have tried different treatments to help relieve your depression symptoms. The two most common treatments for depression are cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and prescription anti-depressants. But new research is suggesting that Botox may also be an effective treatment for depression. Using Botox for depression sounds taboo, but may ...read more

Filed Under: Depression, General, Self Care, Stress, Uncategorized, Women's Issues Tagged With: antidepressants, anxiety, cbt, counseling, depression, medical, therapy, treatment

How Social Media Can Actually be Good for Our Mental Health

January 22, 2021 by Kathleen Coughlin

Whenever there is a discussion about social media and mental health, there is generally a negative association. Many studies now have pointed to individuals developing depression or anxiety as a result of time spent on social media sites like Facebook and Twitter. But is this a full picture? There is actually another side to the coin that suggests social media can actually be good for some people’s mental health. The key is to be a mindful social media user. Social Media Keeps Us ...read more

Filed Under: General, Stress, Uncategorized, Work Life Balance Tagged With: anxiety, children, counseling, depression, facebook, instagram, mental health, online, social media, stress, therapy

Is it Safe to Go Back to In-Person Therapy Sessions?

January 17, 2021 by Kathleen Coughlin

Just a few short months ago, none of us could have imagined how our lives would change at the onset of the Corona Virus. Now, several months into a global pandemic and resulting global quarantine, the world is slowly starting to open back up. But a lot of people wonder how long it will take before things fully return to normal. And many now wonder if it's safe to go back into in-person therapy? This is an interesting question and dilemma, because now more than ever, people need to be able ...read more

Filed Under: Couples counseling, Couples/Marriage, Family Therapy, General, Marital Counseling, School & Academics, Telehealth Tagged With: anxiety, covid, depression, stress, therapy

How Counseling Can Help You Reach Your Goals in the New Year

January 5, 2021 by Kathleen Coughlin

If you struggle to set goals, let alone reach them, you are definitely not alone. In fact, it is thought that roughly 92% of the population has found it hard to stick to goals. This constant cycle of trying to set beneficial life or health goals, but never quite reaching them, can ultimately lead to depression. That’s because reaching goals is empowering and helps us feel we are in charge of our life. When we don’t reach goals, we feel powerless and even hopeless that our lives can change for ...read more

Filed Under: Addiction, Adolescents/Teens, Anxiety, School & Academics, Stress, Work Life Balance Tagged With: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, counseling, depression, Empowerment, goal setting, self care

What is Trauma Therapy?

December 7, 2020 by Ocean Vista Counseling

Not many of us will get through life without facing our own share of challenges. But some people experience not just stress and strife, but actual trauma. Trauma may come in the form of a physically or emotionally abusive relationship, a physical accident such as a car accident, rape, the sudden loss of a loved one, or war. Trauma can also be less major experiences that still lead to significant distress. There are both small and big traumas and may require the need for trauma therapy. When a ...read more

Filed Under: General, Sexual Abuse / Trauma, Stress, Trauma / PTSD Tagged With: anxiety, counseling, depression, ptsd, stress, therapy, trauma, trauma therapy

Telehealth for Support Group Therapy

November 9, 2020 by Ocean Vista Counseling

Many of us continue to try and make sense of this new world we live in – one in which the novel coronavirus dictates much of our daily routine. Some states are still mandating social distancing and wearing of masks. And many people are still out of work or working remotely for the unforeseeable future. This quarantine has certainly made life more difficult in many ways. One of those ways is making it difficult for some people to continue to get the mental therapy they need. Luckily, more and ...read more

Filed Under: Addiction, Adolescents/Teens, Anxiety, Children, Couples counseling, Couples/Marriage, Depression, General, Stress, Telehealth, Work Life Balance Tagged With: anxiety, coronavirus, covid, depression, stress, Telehealth, Telehealth Counseling

The Psychological Impact of COVID-19

April 11, 2020 by Kathleen Coughlin, LCSW

The Psychological Impact of COVID-19 is taking a toll on each of us amid this pandemic. Individually, people are experiencing an emotional response based on the life changes occurring around them. We can remain socially united as a community by supporting one another during this global crisis. The terms Social Isolation, Self-Isolation, Social Distancing, and Physical Separation have changed how we interact with one another. Many people have gone from working full-time to being furloughed ...read more

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: anxiety, depression, Mental Health Awareness, Suicide Prevention, Telehealth Counseling, The Psychological Impact of COVID-19