by Nathan Hansen | Sep 20, 2023 | Anxiety, Children, School & Academics
The beginning of a new school year can be an exciting time for many children. They look forward to seeing friends, having a new teacher and classroom(s), adventures on the playground, and other school-related opportunities. However, for some children, the...
by Nathan Hansen | May 23, 2022 | Anxiety
According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, 15 million U.S. Americans, or 6.8% of the population, suffers from Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD). SAD, also sometimes referred to as social phobia, is an intense fear of social situations. The sufferer...
by Nathan Hansen | Apr 4, 2022 | Anxiety
The old saying goes, “Into every life a little rain must fall.” Stress is like rain. A little of it can be a good thing. But too much can cause havoc and devastation.Our bodies are designed to handle a little bit of acute or sudden stress. But when stress is prolonged...
by Nathan Hansen | Nov 8, 2021 | Anxiety
Not many people get through life without experiencing burnout at some point. Whether it’s from working more than one job, taking care of a sick loved one, or juggling family life while going back to school, burnout is real, and it negatively impacts your life and...
by Nathan Hansen | Jul 26, 2021 | Anxiety, Depression, General
We’ve all had those days when the alarm goes off and we lie in bed, feeling depleted of our energy, and maybe even our good mood. We think to ourselves, “I’m not really sick, but I just need a break from real life today.” While taking a sick day is common when you are...
by Nathan Hansen | Mar 22, 2021 | Addiction, Adolescents/Teens, Anxiety, Grief
Not many of us remember our teenage years as walks in the park. That’s because this time in our life is punctuated by uncertainties, social pressure, and a surge of hormones. Because of this perfect storm, many teens act out, which can cause a lot of chaos and...
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