For veterans and active-duty service members, the decision to seek mental health care can be complicated. There are very real pressures that make it feel difficult to reach out. At the heart of these struggles is often an idea that asking for help is somehow “weak” or “unnecessary.” In reality, mental health care is just […] The post 5 Barriers to Military Mental Health Care (And How to Break Them) first appeared on Mental Health Little Rock | Behavioral Health Little Rock.| Mental Health Little Rock | Behavioral Health Little Rock
Being an LGBTQ person in a culturally conservative community comes with unique challenges. Maybe you live in a red state or a small, rural town. Maybe your family’s culture or religion doesn’t make space for queer people. Perhaps you work for a conservative political organization. You probably feel isolated and struggle to find affirming spaces […] The post LGBTQ in Conservative Communities: Four Ways to Find Support first appeared on Mental Health Little Rock | Behavioral Health Little...| Mental Health Little Rock | Behavioral Health Little Rock
If you've had a disappointing experience with therapy, you're not alone-and it makes sense that you'd be hesitant to try it again. But know this-one bad experience does not mean therapy isn't for you. The post Don’t Give Up: How to Keep Going After Bad Therapy first appeared on Mental Health Little Rock | Behavioral Health Little Rock.| Mental Health Little Rock | Behavioral Health Little Rock
Isn’t therapy for people who are really messed up? Asking for help when we need it is a sign of strength, not weakness. Life is tough and we all struggle sometimes. You don't have to struggle alone-compassionate, confidential care is available. The post Never Tried Therapy? Read This! first appeared on Mental Health Little Rock | Behavioral Health Little Rock.| Mental Health Little Rock | Behavioral Health Little Rock
If you think you might be in an abusive relationship, click here for a map of shelters in Arkansas or call the National Hotline at 1-800-799-7233. If you are in immediate danger, call 911. 1. Unrealistic Expectations One of the biggest hurdles in relationships is managing expectations. Many of us have idealized notions of what […] The post 3 Reasons Relationships Are So Hard first appeared on Mental Health Little Rock | Behavioral Health Little Rock.| Mental Health Little Rock | Behavioral Health Little Rock
Did you know that the first week of May (May 5-11, 2024) is maternal mental health awareness week? But don’t worry, May is maternal mental health awareness month, so this crucial movement can be celebrated if you miss that first week! It’s the perfect month for celebrating and supporting mothers. Ready for some stats that […] The post Maternal Mental Health Month 2024 first appeared on Mental Health Little Rock | Behavioral Health Little Rock.| Mental Health Little Rock | Behavioral Health Little Rock
Resilience is our ability to adapt and thrive in the face of adversity. It involves being flexible, bouncing back from stress, as well as growing and learning from challenges. Much of resilience has to do with our daily habits. SLEEP The importance of sleep cannot be understated. For most adults, that means somewhere between seven […] The post 4 Resilience-Building Habits first appeared on Mental Health Little Rock | Behavioral Health Little Rock.| Mental Health Little Rock | Behavioral Health Little Rock
1. ACCEPT THAT STRESS IS PART OF LIFE If you’ve been on this planet for any length of time, you know that life can be unpredictable, frustrating, and unfair. Pain is part of living, and there’s no way around that. Still, it’s natural for us to get stuck in, “This shouldn’t be happening! What if […] The post 3 Simple Tips for Stress Reduction first appeared on Mental Health Little Rock | Behavioral Health Little Rock.| Mental Health Little Rock | Behavioral Health Little Rock
In a world where acceptance is far from guaranteed, mental health support for members of the LGBTQ+ community is essential. Although being queer is not a mental illness, a disproportionate number of queer people experience mental health struggles due to discrimination. LGBTQ+ mental health encompasses a unique set of experiences and struggles, and it deserves […] The post Queer Mental Health: A Safe Haven in Therapy first appeared on Mental Health Little Rock | Behavioral Health Little Rock.| Mental Health Little Rock | Behavioral Health Little Rock
May is mental health awareness month and it's important to remember that taking care of yourself is necessary to take care of others.| Mental Health Little Rock | Behavioral Health Little Rock |
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The next step in building self-compassion is connecting with common humanity. I discussed loving-kindness and softening self-judgement in previous blog entries and now it is time to build upon those skills. This step involves realizing that we are part of a world where many people suffer and experience anxiety and depression. I’ve talked about it before but it’s worth reiterating: our brains are built to find problems. It is normal to focus on the bad and the negative! But, again, we can ...| Mental Health Little Rock | Behavioral Health Little Rock