There are several factors that could potentially hinder mental health. Here are some common examples of what could negatively impact your mental health: Stress: Persistent or excessive stress can negatively impact mental well-being. High levels of stress can lead to anxiety, depression, and various other mental health conditions. Traumatic experiences: Experiencing or witnessing traumatic events, Continue Reading »
If you’re experiencing the following, you may want to consider trying therapy! Deciding to begin therapy is a personal decision that can depend on various factors. Here are some situations in which you may want to consider starting therapy: Mental health concerns: If you’re experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition such as depression, anxiety, Continue Reading »
What Can Therapy Offer? Seeking out a therapist can be beneficial for various reasons, as therapy offers numerous advantages for mental health and overall well-being. Here are some common reasons why people seek out therapy: Emotional support: Therapy provides a safe and non-judgmental space where you can express your thoughts, emotions, and concerns. A therapist Continue Reading »
How Can Summer Impact Your Mental Health? Summer can have a significant impact on mental health, both positively and negatively. Here are some ways in which summer can affect mental well-being: Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Although SAD is commonly associated with the winter months, some individuals experience a form of it called “reverse SAD” during Continue Reading »
The Impact The Sun Has On Your Mental Health Exposure to sunlight has been shown to have several mental health benefits. One of the primary benefits is that sunlight exposure can boost our mood and help alleviate symptoms of depression and anxiety. Sunlight exposure has also been linked to improved sleep quality, which can have Continue Reading »
The Impact of Boredom on Your Mental Health + Strategies Boredom can have negative impacts on mental health, leading to feelings of restlessness, apathy, and even depression. However, there are ways to combat boredom for better mental health. One approach is to create your own distractions, which can be productive. For example, you can try Continue Reading »
BUT HOW? What can you do over the summer to take care of your mental health? See below! Summer is coming up AND it’s a great time to focus on being the best you and having the best summer in the history of summers! Here are some ideas to get you started: Stay hydrated by Continue Reading »
What Is Summer Depression? Summer depression, also known as summer-onset seasonal affective disorder (SAD), is a type of depression that occurs during the summer months. Symptoms of summer depression can include irritability, agitation, anxiety, restlessness, weight loss, poor sleeping, and decreased appetite. Coping mechanisms for summer depression can include prioritizing a consistent sleep schedule, getting Continue Reading »
Dr. Lena Pearlman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Clinical Director at Dr. Lena Pearlman & Associates. In between sessions, I asked her: What are some creative ways to take care of mental health? Build! Buy some wood and build something, like a birdhouse. It takes all of your thought process and brain power. Continue Reading »
“If we start being honest about our pain, our anger, and our shortcomings instead of pretending they don’t exist, then maybe we’ll leave the world a better place than we found it.” -Russell Wilson “What mental health needs is more sunlight, more candor, and more unashamed conversation.” – Glenn Close In an article by Emerald Continue Reading »
At times, such as now, this world can feel like a lot. For the past few years, we’ve lived in a pandemic. Looking abroad, but still very much impactful worldwide, the Ukraine-Russia war has been dominating the headlines. Throughout all these stressors, it is important to take care of yourself. Dr. Lena Pearlman, Licensed Clinical Continue Reading »
“Your mental health is a priority. Your happiness is essential. Your self-care is a necessity.” -HealthyPlace.com 5 Tips to Practice (MentalHealth.org.uk): Talk About Your Feelings Discussing how you feel with a loved one or therapist can be incredibly beneficial: “Talking about your feelings can help you stay in good mental health and deal with times when Continue Reading »
Defining Exposure Therapy: A Psychological Treatment utilized to assist people in confronting their fears. Rationale: “When people are fearful of something, they tend to avoid the feared objects, activities or situations. Although this avoidance might help reduce feelings of fear in the short term, over the long term it can make the fear become even worse.” Continue Reading »
Defining Burnout (www.helpguide.org): “Burnout is a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress. It occurs when you feel overwhelmed, emotionally drained, and unable to meet constant demands.” What Causes Burnout? (webmd.com & mayoclinic.org) Unmanageable workloads Work-life imbalance Unfair treatment at work Lack of social support Confusing work responsibilities Lack of Continue Reading »
I came across this photo the other day. Take a look at it. This is a representation of how the pandemic has impacted children of all ages. Undoubtedly, this has affected their social, emotional, mental, and physical well-being. Looking at this photo, kindergartners, first graders, and second graders have never had a normal schooling experience. Continue Reading »
Therapy has effectively helped millions of people. What, specifically, can therapy do for you? Retrieved from Healthline.com & Coe College 1.) Help improve communication skills 2.) Help you feel empowered 3.) Empower you to develop fresh insights about your life 4.) Learn how to make healthier choices 5.) Develop coping strategies to manage distress 6.) Continue Reading »
Brief Overview: Anxiety can be thought of as, “A sense of uneasiness, nervousness, worry, fear, or dread of what’s about to happen or what might happen” (KidsHealth.org). Experiencing anxiety before and/or during a stressful event is normal – so many do. Symptoms (Mayo Clinic): Feeling nervous, restless or tense Having an increased heart rate Breathing Continue Reading »
To begin, it is important to know that anger is normal, and for the most part, healthy. The point of this article is to assist you when your anger may be getting to a point where it’s out of control, which can lead to a plethora of issues personally and professionally. Causes of Anger (Healthline.com): Continue Reading »
7 Summit Pathways says, “Your mental health – your psychological, emotional, and social well-being – impacts every area of your life. Having positive mental health allows you to effectively deal with the daily stressors of life, communicate well with others, make healthy decisions and live life to the fullest.” Every day, it is important that Continue Reading »
You may be asking… What does sleep have to do with mental health? Well, thank you for asking! Sleep and mental health are, in fact, intertwined. The Mental Health Foundation says, “We spend about a third of our lives asleep. Sleep is essential – It is as important to our bodies as eating, drinking and breathing, Continue Reading »
The CDC describes mental health as, “Our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make healthy choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood”. The World Health Organization says, Continue Reading »
Experiencing test anxiety? You’re not alone! Before delving into some tips, let us define test anxiety: “Test anxiety is a feeling of agitation and distress associated with test taking, which impacts your ability to study or perform on the test. Some anxiety is natural and helps to keep you mentally and physically alert, but too Continue Reading »
2022 is right around the corner! Below, find ten tips on how to start your New Year off right — from Dr. Lena Pearlman, LCSW. 1.) Prioritize Yourself (put your mask on first) 2.) Find something to be grateful for every day. 3.) Take mindful breaths (one minute equals seven full breaths – do this Continue Reading »
Before listing some coping strategies for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, I think it’s important to go into a little bit more depth about what OCD is, as well as provide you with some data. The Anxiety & Depression Association of America (ADAA) says, “OCD affects 2.2 million adults, or 1.0% of the U.S. population”. According to BeyondOCD.org, Continue Reading »
In early 2020, Dr. Lena Pearlman, LCSW, came out with “Stay Here: Your Personal Journal To Staying Present, Mindful & Grateful Every Day”. The journal is a culmination of the homework and overall process she has had with her patients in the therapeutic journey. Practicing mindfulness is essential, so I asked Lena about ways in Continue Reading »
Covid-19, undoubtedly, has had a significant impact on mental health spanning across all demographics. It has been the focus of headlines, especially within the past few days, after the U.S. Surgeon General spoke just to the concerning extent and severity the pandemic has had on young people. Dr. Bryan Pearlman, EdD, LMSW is a Life Continue Reading »
St. Louis therapy practice Dr. Lena Pearlman & Associates (www.STLmentalhealth.com) has 10 things you can do to be more mentally and physically healthy. 1). Get a good night sleep. 2). Pursue a passion or interest. 3). Have a belly laugh at least a few times a day. 4). Help a charity or do something to better Continue Reading »
St Louis therapy practice, Dr. Lena Pearlman & Associates, is offering training sessions this Spring and Summer for educators and parents. More information will be posted when available to www.stlmentalhealth.com. The topics include – child trauma, stress management, school anxiety, oppositional and defiant behaviors, and other mental illness related topics. Dr. Lena Pearlman & Associates Continue Reading »
St. Louis therapist – Dr. Lena Pearlman is now listed at AllTherapist.com
St. Louis Therapy Practice Working to Help Teens with Depression, Anxiety and Stress Dr. Lena Pearlman & Associates (www.STLmentalhealth.com) created a promo video on youtube to help catch the attention of teens who are dealing with depression, anxiety and stress. The practice hopes that the teens and their parents contact a mental health therapy or Continue Reading »
St. Louis Therapy Practice Adds Four New Therapists and Opens Mental Health Clinic Dr. Lena Pearlman & Associates (www.STLmentalhealth.com) expanded by adding four new licensed therapists to the practice and opens a clinic at 655 Craig Road in Creve Coeur: Debra Johnson, LCSW Debra Johnson is a licensed clinical social worker with a part-time practice Continue Reading »
St. Louis Therapy Practice Targets Childhood Trauma There is a student who has and is enduring some major life challenges. She has seen things that we hope nobody ever has to see. She has been abused in many ways and completely neglected. I know her and her situation very well. She is passed back and Continue Reading »
St. Louis therapy practice launches new website. Dr. Lena Pearlman & Associates new website is designed to provide information and resources to individuals, couples, families and the St Louis community seeking more information about depression, anxiety, stress management, adhd, ocd, relationships, and other mental health related issues. The practice is located at 655 Craig Road, Continue Reading »
It was an honor to co-present to school counselors and administrators in St. Louis recently about trauma in children. The focus was helping school staff members to know what to do with children that have experienced abuse, loss or other stressors. Some of the strategies and suggestions that we recommended were: -Look for ways to Continue Reading »
We will be a part of the Parkway School District “Risky Behaviors” conference tonight. This event is an educational opportunity for parents to learn about challenges and problems that teens encounter – drugs, self-harm and cyber-safety. The event is at Parkway Central Middle School in Chesterfield, MO tonight from 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. More Continue Reading »
Interesting article about things you can do to improve your mental health. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/how-to-improve-mental-health_us_56684e10e4b0f290e52154ba
Dr. Lena Pearlman expanded her therapy practice by opening a new clinic, adding four therapists and a part-time psychiatrist. The practice specializes in relationships, anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, ADHD, OCD, addiction, and other mental health related concerns. The therapists see individuals, couples, and families in the Creve Coeur practice. Evening and weekend appointments are available. Continue Reading »
The new office is open and serving patients. Please call to schedule an appointment with one of our talented therapists at 314-942-1147 at Dr. Lena Pearlman & Associates. Our office is located in Creve Coeur at 655 Craig Road, Suite 300, St. Louis, MO 63141. You can reach us by e-mail at bryan@stlmentalhealth.com. We look Continue Reading »
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