So often, the focus this time of year is on setting new goals for one’s physical health, but often overlooked, is one’s mental health. Sometimes, however, setting some simple mental health goals can make a world of difference in one’s emotional and mental stability throughout the year. Exercise. Exercise releases endorphins that actually make you…
Bullying is something most people face at one point or another in their lives. And, it seems our children are facing it at younger and younger ages these days. Since the reality is that most of our children will encounter a bully, it makes sense we should equip them with tools for handling those situations…
It’s back to school time and many parents begin wondering if Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) medication might be part of the solution for helping their child succeed in the school year ahead. ADHD is a developmental disorder, which means it’s symptoms present before the child turns 12. It is a disorder that causes impairment…
Sometimes kids are “just being kids,” and they are hyper, impulsive, and don’t necessarily make the best decisions. They might act up at school or home, causing disruptions and frustration all around. Consistent patterns of this type of behavior may indicate that your child is suffering from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). BUT, it also…
Having a deep personal regard for one’s partner is fundamental in marital happiness, as well as the healthy functioning of one’s family. While many would say that communication is the primary breakdown in a marriage relationship, one might consider that the breakdown is different, or deeper than that. You can communicate well with someone, but…
In the age of technology we live in, screen time is a part of most people’s daily lives-even children. Trying to determine just how much screen time (television, video games, social media, etc.) is acceptable for leading a balanced life and for emotional well-being is a huge topic of conversation and research these days. Recent…
Suicide is so often a silent and unexpected ending to the life of a loved one. In the aftermath, there you are, the loved one, left to try to make sense of everything including your own feelings of guilt, bewilderment, and pain. All grief is difficult, however, suicide grief often is even more difficult because it…
Grief, it may be from the loss of a loved one or a pet, or maybe it is the response to the loss of a job, a limb, a dream or a home. Regardless of the source, grief is something almost every person experiences. While it is normal, it isn’t always easy or smooth, and…
It seems we all have at least one bad habit that plagues our overall health and well-being throughout the year. Maybe it is that you’re a great starter, but not a great finisher, you have anger outbursts, you’ve got trouble with binge spending, you interrupt others, you’re always late. The beginning of the New Year…
At New Horizons Center for Healing, we recognize the toll coping with a family member with mental illness can take on a family. Investing time in family therapy as a complementary approach to the therapy for the individual family member with mental illness can be helpful for everyone involved in the treatment plan. A guided…