How Lifestyle Impacts Cognitive Functioning

Living a healthy, balanced lifestyle does more than just improve your mood. It can directly affect your brain's ability to think, learn, and cope with stress. At Appalachian Counseling and Psychological Services (APP Psych), we know that behavioral…
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A Guide to Managing Depression and Anxiety

Depression and anxiety affect millions of people, often making even routine tasks feel overwhelming. Depression can show up as persistent sadness, fatigue, and a loss of interest in activities you once enjoyed, while anxiety often presents as…

Knowing When to Ask for Help: A Guide to Professional Mental Health Support

Mental health is a vital component of our overall well-being, influencing how we think, feel, and behave. Despite increasing awareness and openness about mental health issues, many people still hesitate to seek help. Stigma, fear, or not recognizing…

3 Ways Practicing Mindfulness Can Improve Mental and Physical Health

Mindfulness, once a niche concept, has become a mainstream tool for enhancing both mental and physical well-being. By focusing on the present moment and acknowledging our thoughts and feelings without judgment, mindfulness enables individuals…

The Top 3 Reasons Why Access to a Mental Health Service Is Important

Mental health is a vital component of overall well-being, yet it is often neglected or stigmatized in societies around the world. Access to mental health services can be the key to living a balanced and fulfilling life for many individuals.…

Why You Should Consider Mental Health Services

Many factors can affect your mental health, which can have a detrimental effect on your quality of life. Fortunately, help is available. Here are four reasons to consider seeking mental health services for yourself. 1. Post-Pandemic Social-Emotional…

Thriving With ADHD: 5 Tips From Our Therapists

According to Harvard Medical School, about 25% of people worldwide struggle with their mental health. Certain conditions, like ADHD, can make it challenging to live life to the fullest without access to coping mechanisms. Fortunately, advancements…

How to Handle Big Emotion in Small Bodies

When children are experiencing big emotions, it's very important that the adults around them, caregivers in particular, are able to help the child process these feelings in a healthy and safe way. Children are learning the skill of emotional…

4 Ways Therapy Can Help You in Your Relationships

Have you been having problems in your relationships that you don't know how to solve? If so, you may want to consider using your local mental health services. Such therapy can help you with any underlying issues that may have been hard for you…

3 Ways to Speak With Your Child About Mental Health

One of the most crucial (and sometimes challenging) aspects of raising kids is discussing mental health. Mental health is an important part of your child's well-being, affecting every area of their life, from school performance to social interactions.…