Mental Illness

It’s alarming that not even half of those who die by suicide have sought treatment for mental illness.

May 8, 2023/in Ambiguous Loss / Sense of Self, Anxiety, CARE Counseling, CARING for the Community, Death of a Loved One, Depression, Depression + Anxiety, Depression | Anxiety, Emotional Trauma, Grief & Loss, Mental Health, Self-Harm, Suicidal Thoughts, Traumatic Loss / Suicide/by Marketing

It’s alarming that not even half of those who die by suicide have sought treatment for mental illness.

Coping with Farm & Rural Stress: Supporting Greater Minnesota with Tele-therapy

May 8, 2023/in Adults, Anxiety, CARE Counseling, CARING for the Community, Children, Couples, Depression, Depression + Anxiety, Depression | Anxiety, Ethical Guidelines, Families, Health + Sleep, Mental Health, Self-Care, Teens, Telehealth/by Marketing

The rural population often faces significant mental health disparities when it comes to mental health treatment. Mental health services, including specialized treatment options, tend to often be centered in metropolitan areas, yet the prevalence of mental health needs in both rural and metro areas is similar.

Share Your Story + More Ways to Get Involved in Mental Health Awareness

May 1, 2023/in Adults, Anxiety, CARE Counseling, CARING for the Community, Couples, Depression, Depression + Anxiety, Depression | Anxiety, Families, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Esteem, Self-Harm, Substance Use & Addiction, Teens/by Marketing

The National Alliance on Mental Illness has some great ideas and resources to get involved in events for Mental Health Awareness Month. One way to do so is to share your story.

Help, My Life Feels Empty!

April 27, 2023/in Adults, Ambiguous Loss / Sense of Self, Anxiety, CARE Counseling, Couples, Depression, Depression + Anxiety, Depression | Anxiety, Divorce, Domestic Abuse, Domestic Abuse, Domestic Violence/Abuse, Emotional Trauma, Families, Grief & Loss, Grief | Loss, Identity, LGBTQ+, LGBTQIA+, Mental Health, Race, Ethnicity & Cultural Identity, Relationship Issues, Relationships & Self-Care, Secondary Trauma, Self-Care, Self-Esteem, Self-Harm, Sleep, Suicidal Thoughts, Traumatic Loss / Suicide/by Marketing

Does your life feel like it is dull, and boring, with nothing to look forward to?

Supporting Families Impacted by Stress and Trauma

March 17, 2023/in Anxiety, CARE Counseling, CARING for the Community, Depression, Depression + Anxiety, Grief & Loss, Mental Health/by Marketing

When children experience a traumatic event, the entire family is affected. Often, family members have different experiences and emotional responses to the traumatic event.

Types of Thoughts that Indicate Therapy Would be Beneficial

March 3, 2023/in Anxiety, Depression, Depression + Anxiety, Disordered Eating, Emotional Trauma, Grief & Loss, Health + Sleep, Mental Health, Self-Esteem, Suicidal Thoughts/by Marketing

Intrusive thoughts can be described as unwanted thoughts that seem to come out of nowhere and are distressing. They may be connected to a real-life event such as a flashback after a traumatic event.