Mental Health Hygiene by Dawson Fagan, MSW Mental health is a critical aspect of our overall well-being, and it’s essential to take steps to maintain and improve it. Mental health hygiene is just that, a sort of maintenance schedule to facilitate your general...
How To Recognize & Help Someone with Hidden Depression Hidden Depression isn’t always obvious and some people walk through life hiding their depression, masking their symptoms and putting on a “happy face” for most others. A person with hidden depression...
Holiday Depression & Stress, How to Manage Holiday Blues As the holiday season approaches, here at Rhapsody Counseling are mindful this time of the year people experience a wide range of emotions. Balancing the seasonal demands of shopping, holiday parties,...
Overcoming The Stigma of Mental Health A stigma around mental health still strongly lingers as “taboo” in many communities here in Texas. Though San Antonio’s communities of color, because of socioeconomic issues, may be at greater risk for poor mental health,...
The Stress and Trauma of Racism, What You Can Do About It Experiencing racial injustice or discrimination can mean taking a heavy emotional punch triggering chronic stress, depression, anxiety, and trauma. Increasingly mental health professionals are coming to...
The Warning Signs of Relationship Anxiety Though not a formal diagnosis, relationship anxiety, describes a person’s feelings of anxiety towards romantic partners, family members, or general friends. While it’s normal to have some measure of anxiety in...
