Transgender Youth and Mental Health
Adolescents face many emotional and physical changes as they go through puberty. Transgender teens experience additional adolescent distress because the changes their bodies go through during puberty do not align with their gender identities. Feeling as though their gender assigned at birth does not match the gender they identify with, transgender youth describe having gender dysphoria […]…
9 Tips to Help You Manage Mental Health This Summer
Beach parties, fireworks, cookouts, music festivals and more – these are a few of the reasons people love summer. But if you’re struggling with a mental disorder, you know how easy it is to feel like an outsider, alone, misunderstood, and isolated from sunshine and fun. Hot weather feels too oppressive, you feel like you’re […]…
Online Resources for Mental Health, Depression & Anxiety
Updated 4/18/25 According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), nearly half of Americans affected by mental health conditions do not receive treatment for their conditions. Lack of access is one of the main reasons for this, including the fact that many mental health providers are considered out-of-network with many health insurance plans. Out-of-pocket […]…
5 Mental Health Activities You Can Do At Home
As you hunker down at home, it’s important to find activities that you enjoy, especially if you suffer from depression, anxiety, or other mental health disorders. Engaging in fun home activities is both inexpensive and supports positive mental health. Below are five mental health activities adults, teens, and children from different age groups and physical […]…
10 Characteristics & Traits of Strong Women
Content update on 06/25/25 Strength, whether it’s mental or physical, can be developed with a little effort. Our blog takes a look at what makes a strong woman by examining 10 specific qualities. Our programs at Discovery Mood & Anxiety help you develop and build on these qualities. Strong women are confident, strive to be […]…
Grounding Techniques During A Pandemic
With the spread of COVID-19, most of our lives have been turned upside down. We’ve had to rearrange our schedules. Some of us have been laid off. Children are home from school with, in most cases, no assignments to complete. The fear of such a mysterious virus has been everywhere. We see it on social […]…
10 Ways Parents Can Help Kids with Behavioral Health Issues
There are so many different ways that parents can help their kids who are experiencing behavioral health issues. If you are a parent, you might be asking yourself some of these questions: What is the best way to approach my struggling child? How do I get my child to talk to me? Should I give […]…
COVID-19 Update: Telehealth Services Now Available at Discovery
COVID-19 has taken the world by surprise. It has taxed our coping skills and shaken our sense of safety. At this time more than ever, behavioral healthcare services are needed for individuals struggling mental health concerns. Because of this, some programs have adopted a telehealth service for mental health. Mental health treatment provides connection, communication and […]…
5 Things You Can Do To Manage Stress
This blog offers five tips for managing stress (physical activity, nourishment, technology, creativity and social support) along with insights and expertise for incorporating them into daily life. Since COVID-19, many people seem more comfortable talking about mental health concerns. Therapist Erin K. Scott-Haines, MA, BC-DMT, LPCC offers her professional advice for managing stress and thoughts […]…
10 Things Every Teen Should Know About Dealing with a Mental Health Issue
Updated on 5/5/25 Challenges approach us every day in life. As teenagers, we often face challenges that revolve around relationships, sports, peer pressure, bullying, obesity, school stressors, the list goes on. It is important to remember that these challenges do not mean the world is ending. In fact, most of our challenges are temporary, and […]…