This article explores how social media and technology influence mental health, highlighting both benefits and challenges, and offers strategies to maintain a healthy digital balance.

September, Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, is a time to reduce stigma, honor loved ones, and inspire hope. As a suicide-loss survivor, I share that healing doesn’t mean forgetting but learning to live with grief, turning pain into strength, and finding community in hope.

Burnout and depression often look alike—constant exhaustion, low motivation, and emotional strain. Learning the difference can help you find the right support and begin healing.

September is Suicide Prevention Month—a time to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and remind us that conversations about suicide aren’t just for professionals. By noticing warning signs, showing up, and listening with compassion, you can be a lifeline for someone in crisis. Small acts of care, presence, and connection can truly save lives.

Adrianna Powell, LSW, offers compassionate therapy for kids, teens, young adults, and families in Champaign, IL. With experience in trauma, anxiety, depression, identity exploration, and family dynamics, Adrianna creates a collaborative, affirming space for healing. Sessions are available in-person or online across Illinois.

Meet Lauren Eberle, a Licensed Social Worker at Bodhi Counseling in Champaign, IL. She provides compassionate, collaborative therapy for teens and adults facing anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and identity challenges. Lauren specializes in supporting neurodiverse, LGBTQIA+, and BIPOC clients, offering a safe, affirming space for healing and growth.

Depression isn’t always tears or staying in bed. It can appear as irritability, overworking, physical aches, or emotional numbness. Recognizing the less obvious signs can help you seek support sooner and begin the path toward healing.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to focus on the importance of mental well-being and reduce the stigma surrounding mental health

Have you ever been told, “Just think positively!”? This is what I like to call a “key-in-locked-chest” problem:

As the snow begins to melt and the days grow longer, spring is just around the corner.

After months of coughing and throat discomfort, I underwent an endoscopy and throat biopsy in late 2023.

As the days shorten and the weather grows colder, many people experience changes in their mood and energy levels.

With the commencement of Hispanic Heritage Month across the country, we honor and recognize the cultures and contributions of Hispanic

For some people Mother’s Day might be an uncomplicated chance to honor a beloved mother, stepmother, grandmother, or other caregiver

The loss of a parent -- biological, adopted, or chosen -- is a profound and deeply individual experience.

Religious experiences can deeply shape our lives, offering a sense of community, identity, and purpose.

Beginning the journey to finding a therapist can seem daunting and overwhelming. Whether this is your first time considering therapy or

It's that time of year in the Midwest. The days are getting shorter and the nights are getting cooler. The leaves have started changing.

Bodhi Counseling and Consulting's Melanie Sivley, LCSW, was given the opportunity to speak with ABC News Channel 20. The topic concerns...

Seasonal Affective Disorder in the Spring