Good article on dealing with anxiety, depression and mental illness. These things should not be a stigma but treated as any other health issue. Mental health is key to an overall healthy life.
The article, “Dealing With Anxiety, Mental Illness and Grief” by Judith Newman states,
“Anxiety” is a mild term for what can be a severe mental illness. In fact, anxiety disorders of various degrees are among the most common mental illnesses in America, affecting more than one in five adults.
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With anxiety being so common, as well as depression, we as a society need to be more focused on helping others through these things. Certified Grief Counselors can help identify these more complicated health issues and direct individuals to licensed counselors for help. Please also review our Grief Counseling Certification to learn more how you can help. The program is open to licensed counselors as well.