Frustrated by a loved one’s inability to move forward in their life? Then this video might be helpful. The Science of Depression, by Mitchell Moffat, gives a short and understandable explanation of the science behind depression. Check it out!
Hi all! We at Counseling Services of Greater Boston hope you had a refreshing Labor Day weekend that prepared you for this work and school week!
On Saturday, September 26th, from 10am – 1pm on Lake Quannapowitt, Counseling Services of Greater Boston’s staff will be participating in an Out of the Darkness Walk. We will be doing so in the means of preventing suicide and raising awareness and funding for this cause. We would love it if you’d like to join us or donate! If you would like to join, click on the link below and join “Counseling Services of Greater Boston”‘s team.
Did you know that eating disorders have the highest morality rate of any mental illness? We at Counseling Services of Greater Boston care deeply about the treatment of eating disorders, and recommend watching the following documentary, Thin, by Lauren Greenfield. Greenfield follows four women in a residential treatment facility as they struggle with themselves and experience personal triumphs.
Happy Saturday, everyone! We here at Counseling Services of Greater Boston like to keep up on events in our community, and we want to let you know about the 2015 Festival Italia that will take place on Saturday, August 22nd! Starting at 2pm, local merchants will be on Main Street selling various goods, and music, dance and an auto show will provide entertainment for all. Come on down and have some fun!
Hope you all are having a great week. The following clip was given to us by a follower on our Facebook – what a great find it was! Check out My Depression: The Up and Down of It, an animated documentary on HBO. The first clip, The Pill Song, is a witty explanation of how anti-depressants work with our brain chemistry.
The second, Suicide Mobile, illustrates how ending your life actually can seem like an attractive choice to those suffering with depression.
Let us know what you think!
What is the science of happiness? Is it our environment that shapes it? Or is it something else? Check out this intriguing and witty TED talk by Dan Gilbert, who touches upon why we do or do not feel happy.
There’s no getting around it – the teenage years can be hard, for both teens themselves and their families. At Counseling Services of Greater Boston, we treat a good deal of adolescents, and we know it can be challenging to navigate AND to to support. If you’re struggling to contain your emotions, or understand your son’s mood swings, check out this video by Sci Show. It explains in layman’s terms what the brain is going through during the teenage years – and it just might make more sense of your family’s current challenges.
Happy early 4th, everyone!
You have got to check out this amazing animated video on meditation, narrated by Dan Harris (a reporter on Good Morning America, who has also struggled with anxiety). In fact, he recently penned a book entitled, 10% Happier: How I Tamed the Voice in My Head, Reduced Stress Without Losing My Edge, and Found Self-Help That Actually Works–A True Story. In this video, he breaks down the process and science behind meditation, making it easy to understand and accessible for anyone.
Check it out!
Hi all! Hope you’re having a great week. What can be the difference between the support we provide for physical illness and mental illness? Take a moment out of your hectic day to check out this insightful TED talk by an older brother who witnessed the difference between the support received for his mother’s breast cancer, and his brother’s bipolar disorder.
