Mental Health Archives - OCC https://olneycounseling.com/category/mental-health/ Providing help and hope for those in need Fri, 07 Nov 2025 18:46:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1 The Healing Power of Gratitude: How Thankfulness Supports Mental Health https://olneycounseling.com/the-healing-power-of-gratitude-how-thankfulness-supports-mental-health/ Tue, 11 Nov 2025 18:28:42 +0000 https://olneycounseling.com/?p=6608 As Thanksgiving approaches, many of us pause to reflect on what we’re thankful for—family, friends, good food, and the moments that make life meaningful. But gratitude is more than a seasonal tradition. Research shows that practicing gratitude can improve mental health, reduce stress, and help us feel more grounded all year long. At Olney Counseling […]

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]]> Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) https://olneycounseling.com/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd/ Mon, 24 Jun 2024 19:38:16 +0000 https://olneycounseling.com/?p=6137 June is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) awareness month! We are going to look at what PTSD is, its provenance, symptoms, treatment, and listed resources. What is PTSD? Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) occurs following direct or indirect exposure to a traumatic event(s). These include but are not limited to personal acts of violence, assault, abuse, sexual […]

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]]> OCD Fact vs. Fiction: Common Misconceptions of OCD https://olneycounseling.com/ocd-fact-vs-fiction-common-misconceptions-of-ocd/ Thu, 22 Feb 2024 20:43:11 +0000 https://www.olneycounseling.com/?p=5732 Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health disorder listed in the Diagnostic Statistical Manual 5 (DSM-5) under the section of Obsessive-Compulsive Related Disorders. Those with OCD can experience lasting, uncontrolled, and reoccurring thoughts, known as obsessions. Those with OCD can also engage in repetitive behaviors, known as compulsions. Someone with OCD can experience obsessions, […]

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]]> Toxic Relationships and How to Leave https://olneycounseling.com/toxic-relationships-and-how-to-leave/ Mon, 10 Jul 2023 14:32:16 +0000 https://www.olneycounseling.com/?p=5575 Toxic Relationships are defined as an unhealthy relationship between two people where disrespect, lack of appropriate communication, dishonesty, controlling behaviors, and possibly abusive behavior that result in continued unhappiness by one or both people. Toxic Relationships typically do not start out as toxic. In fact, most relationships that end in toxicity begin with an intense […]

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]]> How to Take a Mental Health Day https://olneycounseling.com/how-to-take-a-mental-health-day/ Wed, 06 Apr 2022 20:00:35 +0000 https://www.olneycounseling.com/?p=4961 A mental health day is a dedicated break from work, school, or daily responsibilities to rest, recharge, and care for your emotional well-being. It’s an opportunity to relieve stress, prevent burnout, and reset your mindset. In recent years, it’s become clear that mental health is just as important as physical health. Just as we take […]

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