
Can Mental Health Problems Be Genetic?
Understanding the factors that influence mental health can be complex. You may have heard people ask, “Is mental health genetic?” or “Does mental illness run

Therapist Tip: Building Resilience
Resilience is the key to handling life’s challenges. It’s the ability to bounce back after tough times and keep moving forward despite difficulties. Some people

Discover the Benefits of Brainspotting Therapy
Brainspotting therapy, an innovative approach designed to help you heal and regain control of your mental health. Developed in 2003 by Dr. David Grand, it

Perinatal Loss: Part 1
MSW Interns Alice Nafekh from Stillpoint Counseling and Rhiannon Novelli from LMV Counseling discuss a topic that isn’t often discussed- perinatal loss. The series will

Self Care vs Self Soothing for Mental Health
Rhiannon Novelli, MSW Intern with LMV Counseling provides tips on how to take care of yourself for the long term. Self soothing is used to

How to Establish and Maintain Boundaries
Mastering Mental Health: How to Establish and Maintain Boundaries for a Balanced Life By Rhiannon Novelli, MSW Candidate with UNCW When was the last time

People Pleasing: What It Is and How to Stop
Do you often find yourself saying yes to things you don’t really want to do? Do you go out of your way to make others

How to Recognize Depression: Signs and Symptoms
Depression is a common mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It’s important to recognize the signs and symptoms of depression so that

Navigating Healthy Boundaries in Mental Health
Differentiating Healthy vs. Unhealthy Approaches By Rhiannon Novelli, MSW Candidate for UNCW Generally boundaries are designated ‘healthy’ and ‘unhealthy.’ These healthy and unhealthy boundaries can

Balancing Self-Care in a Relationship with Substance Use
Being in a relationship with someone who is struggling with substance use can be challenging and overwhelming. It’s important to remember that you are not

Attachment Styles in Relationships: What They Are and How They Affect Us
Attachment Styles in Relationships: What They Are and How They Affect Us In the field of psychology, attachment theory and attachment styles have become increasingly

Why Building Social Relationships Is Good For Your Health
The newly released report from the Surgeon General cites loneliness as the new epidemic. Did you know that lacking social connection is as bad for