Behind Strong Mother: Why Partner and Family Support Matters
Introduction: She’s Strong — But She Shouldn’t Have to Be Alone She’s holding the baby in one arm, a bottle in the other, and dinner on the stove. She can’t quite name the mixing inside her. She’s smiling through the chaos, posting cute pictures online, answering texts with “We’re doing great!” But inside, she might […]
Alcohol Awareness: Recognizing the Signs and Taking Action
April isn’t just another month. It’s Alcohol Awareness Month. And that matters more than you might think. Have you ever paused to consider how alcohol might be affecting: Your body? Your relationships? Your peace of mind? You’re not alone. That’s exactly why this month exists. To shine a light on the hidden impacts of drinking. […]
Stress Awareness: Recognize, Respond, Recover
Stress. We’ve all felt it. That tightness in your chest, racing thoughts, maybe even the urge to scream into a pillow. It’s universal. Yet we don’t talk about it. Why? Maybe because admitting we’re stressed feels like admitting weakness. But here’s the truth: Recognizing stress is powerful. It’s the first real step toward change. Spotting […]
Breaking the Cycle: How Therapy Can Help Manage Binge Eating Disorder (BED)
Binge Eating Disorder (BED) is a serious condition that affects many people. It involves consuming large quantities of food quickly, often leading to a feeling of extreme fullness and discomfort. These episodes are frequently followed by intense feelings of shame, guilt, and disgust, which can create a sense of hopelessness and a lack of control […]
Understanding OCD: Unraveling the Complexities of the Mind
Understanding OCD: Unraveling the Complexities of the Mind At Insight Choices, we are dedicated to offering compassionate mental health care for individuals facing various challenges, including Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). OCD is often misunderstood, and we aim to clarify what it truly entails, how it impacts individuals, and the available paths to recovery. What Is OCD? […]
“Be Optimistic! It May Save Your Life!”
Middle-aged adults who are more optimistic about their future tend to have higher serum antioxidant levels than their less optimistic peers, new research suggests. Investigators at Harvard University in Boston, Massachusetts, found that for every standard deviation increase in optimism, there was an increase in carotenoid concentrations of 3% to 13% in age-adjusted models. “In […]