If you’ve never struggled with self-harm, the idea of it can seem foreign and confusing. Self-harm, also known as self-injury or self-mutilation, is when a…
Schizophrenia might be the most misunderstood mental health condition. It’s common for people to believe that schizophrenia only involves hearing voices and seeing things that…
In today’s competitive society, it is common for people to doubt their abilities and feel like they don’t deserve their success. However, this self-doubt can…
Depression is a complex mental health condition that affects millions of people around the world. While it can manifest in different ways, the underlying feeling…
If you’ve heard more about the effects of trauma in recent years, it’s because the world has come a long way in understanding how trauma…
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a commonly misunderstood mental health condition. It is characterized by intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions) that cause significant distress…
For many people, the idea they have of ADHD is a child who can’t sit still and is always getting into trouble. However, ADHD is…
If you’re experiencing feelings of sadness, hopelessness, or a loss of interest in activities you once enjoyed, you may be struggling with depression. This common…
When you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or just not yourself, talking with a professional counselor can make all the difference. At Northeast Health Services in Newton,…
It’s easy to think about prescription medications as a quick transaction—you talk with your doctor and get a prescription, then take the medication as directed.…