by Aspire | Mar 26, 2020 | Adolescents, Adults, Aspire, Behavioral Health
There is a strong link between the benefits of social connections and good mental health. Research has shown that people with strong social connections have lower rates of anxiety and depression, increased self-esteem, greater empathy, and more trusting and... 
by Aspire | Mar 12, 2020 | Addiction and Substance Abuse, Adolescents, Adults, Aspire, Behavioral Health
Dual diagnosis, or comorbidity, is a term for when someone experiences a mental illness and a substance use disorder simultaneously. Since addiction to drugs or alcohol is a mental illness, it is considered a dual diagnosis, or a diagnosis of two mental disorders that... 
by Aspire | Jan 21, 2020 | Adults, Aspire, Behavioral Health
First Responders are the first ones to report on scene to assist in dangerous and difficult situations to provide physical and emotional support to the public. While communities rely on these police officers, fire fighters, and emergency medical services personnel to... 
by Aspire | Dec 19, 2019 | Adults, Aspire, Behavioral Health
Many people look forward to the holidays and are excited about all the festivities celebrating the season. Others struggle with the “holiday blues” and go through bouts of seasonal depression. Aspire Counseling Services wants to help you understand the causes behind... 
by Aspire | Nov 8, 2019 | Aspire, Behavioral Health
Do you ever have a hard time concentrating at work or school? Are you forgetting things? Are you feeling moody and depressed? Think about how much sleep you are getting each night; is it enough? Lack of sleep can impact your mental health. Aspire Counseling Services... 
by Aspire | Oct 22, 2019 | Aspire, Behavioral Health
Behavioral health disorders in teens are not uncommon. In fact, according to the National Comorbidity Survey Adolescent Supplement (NCS-A) conducted with over 10,000 teens from 2001-2004, nearly half (49.5%) of U.S. teens ages 13-18 suffered from at least one mental...