As we age, we experience increasing loss, additional health issues, and changes in life that can lead to sadness, worry, and depression. If you have noticed changes in the overall behavior of your elderly parent, it may be time to broach the subject of their seeking...
Anger is a natural emotion. All of us get angry sometimes, and that’s nothing to be ashamed of. However, anger can sometimes lead us to react in destructive ways. We might shout at a loved one, say something we regret, or even find ourselves totally out of control. In...
Do you have Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance and seeking therapy services? BATT would love to check your benefits and help you get started! ***** On the occasion of National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, we express our gratitude to the officers who are always...
More than ever before teens, 20-year olds, and 30-year olds are feeling frazzled, anxious, and overwhelmed. The search for oneself is becoming more and more difficult, and the obstacles in the way seem larger and more numerous. Therapists report that anxiety,...
Our lives are filled with a series of events; one after another. Blissful events, tragic events, and everything in between. When those tragic events happen – those knock us flat on our back events – it’s natural to feel lost. To be lost. Grief and feelings of...
We all know that one person – and perhaps it’s you! – that “just can’t meditate.” “I’ve tried it and can’t do it.” “I can’t sit still.” “It’s not for me.”
By now, we’ve all heard that COVID-19 has had a massive effect on the population’s mental health. “In the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, global prevalence of anxiety and depression increased by a massive 25%” – The World Health Organization Changes to daily...
An exciting new-and-improved national mental health emergency hotline is now live across the U.S. What is it? 988 is the new Mental Health Hotline set up by the U.S. federal government. It’s a better-funded better-staffed version of the long-standing National Suicide...
Anxiety. We all have it from time to time. And, according to the ADAA, anxiety is the most common mental illness in America. But when is it time to see a professional therapist to help us cope with our anxiety? If you believe you have been dealing with anxiety for a...
PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) is a mental health disorder caused by a traumatic event. Many people think that PTSD counseling for veterans is the only type of PTSD counseling available. However, even though it is most commonly associated with military...
The death of ABC33/40 reporter, Chris Sign, by suicide has raised this sad topic in front of all of us living in Birmingham. Our prayers go out to the family and friends who are experiencing this horrible loss. Grief after suicide can leave us numb and confused, not...
Many men have been able to achieve their goals faster and with more satisfaction with the help of a therapist. Common reasons that men come to therapy include: navigating emotions, work issues, anger, commitment, relationships, “Nice Guy Syndrome,” mother issues,...
