In this episode we talk about anxiety. According to statistics, 40 million people within the United States have been diagnosed with some form of an anxiety disorder. This episode focuses on the origins of anxiety, contributing factors to anxiety, manifestations, and what treatments are indicated for treating anxiety.

In this episode of the Mental Health Babble podcast we talk about distorted thinking patterns and stuck points that we develop based upon our past. We also talk about ways to challenge those distorted thought processes and stuck points. Our lives are impacted by the events of our past and the way that we have learned to think about things. So we must take the opportunity to learn from those past events, challenge them and utilize our new tools moving forward.

In this second episode of the Mental Health Babble podcast we start building on your story and why it matters. We talk about the first four stages of Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development and how those childhood developmental stages are critical to our sense of self (esteem), guilt, shame, industry, inferiority, and potential cognitive and behavioral issues later in life. We have begun the discussion regarding how we develop our thoughts and perspective on life, and our hope is that the insight you gain from this episode will be crucial in your ability to challenge your distorted thoughts and allow you the freedom and happiness to pursue your vision for the future!

The field of mental health is one that is mired and surrounded by negative stigma. We need to combat that stigma and help people find greater mental strength. As a psychoeducational counselor I want to have real conversations regarding some of the toughest issues people face when considering self-advocacy. In this first episode I discuss why your mental health matters and how decoding your personal story can provide the clarity necessary for real change and getting you one step closer to your personal vision for your life. Join me as we begin our journey to greater mental strength and a better understanding of the field of mental health.