posted: Sep. 13, 2023.

One way to help you calm down on a bad mental health day can be to garden. There is something very cathartic about working in nature and using your hands. Working with plants, especially using your hands, is proven to lessen the severity of depression amongst people. It can be a great way to take your mind off your hard, busy day and focus on something that makes you feel productive. With gardening, you are in control. It allows you to have some control in your life and work towards something beautiful. Read more

posted: Sep. 06, 2023.

Suicidal thoughts can affect anyone regardless of their background, gender, or age. Suicide is often the result of any untreated mental health condition. Every year, mental health advocates, survivors, allies, Read more

posted: Aug. 30, 2023.

Today, August 30th, marks National Grief Awareness Day. We dedicate this day to raise awareness of the many ways people, of all ages, around the world cope with experiences of loss. Grief can be a very complicated feeling in which people tend to cope in different ways that are most beneficial to them. It is the natural response to loss and can result in anxiety, depression, fear of the future, disbelief, PTSD and more. Read more

posted: Aug. 23, 2023.

Today’s blog post is focusing on a few myths vs facts surrounding mental health. It’s very common to be misinformed and read inaccurate information about mental health, so understanding what Read more

posted: Aug. 09, 2023.

Wellness is an important factor of our everyday lives. According to Pfizer.com, “Wellness is the act of practicing healthy habits on a daily basis to attain better physical and mental health outcomes, so that instead of just surviving, you're thriving” (Pfizer, 2023). These ‘healthy habits’ have a huge impact on not only our body, but our mind as well. When we practice wellness, we are practicing making both our bodies and our minds stronger. Within wellness, there are 8 dimensions that are codependent with each other. Read more

posted: Aug. 02, 2023.

Excessive screen time is not beneficial for us physically, mentally, or emotionally. Unplugging from technology is a powerful way to improve our well being and mental health.  One powerful benefit from Read more

posted: Jul. 26, 2023.

This week, we thought it would be a good time to remind our readers about the different types of counseling services we offer. Each service supports different needs, so it is imperative to learn what each service has to offer and choose which would best meet your personal needs. At Old City Counseling, we offer 2 different services: Individual Counseling and Group Counseling. We also have 3 more services coming soon: Psychiatric Services, Psychological Testing, and Hypnosis! Read more

posted: Jul. 12, 2023.

We all know that eating healthy helps us to look and feel our best physical selves, however, what many people don’t know is that good nutrition greatly affects our mental health too. Read more

posted: Jul. 05, 2023.

Independence Day is a US federal holiday that commemorates the Declaration of Independence which was ratified on July 4th, 1776. This established the United States of America as an independent country, making the colonies separate from Great Britain. Many celebrate this holiday with family reunions, fireworks, barbecues, parades, picnics, and so much more! It is a day of remembrance of our independence and union as a country. Read more

posted: Jun. 28, 2023.

Our environment plays a very important role in our mental wellness — our outer worlds affect our inner worlds and vice versa. When we feel overwhelmed, our living spaces can Read more

posted: Jun. 21, 2023.

Counseling, like the work we do here at OCC, is meant to be an outlet for patients to help them improve their mental health. This can be seen in help with anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, OCD, stress, grief and loss, phobias and so much more. Counselors are equipped with different methods to help you, as a patient, overcome the struggles that you are dealing with. Counseling offers a judgment-free, unbiased place for patients to come and talk about their feelings and struggles to someone that wants to help them and see them evolve. Read more

posted: Jun. 14, 2023.

Chronic pain is pain that lasts for over 3 months — it can be there all the time, or it may come and go. Chronic pain can come in many different forms and appear in different areas of your body. Some common types of this pain include arthritis, back pain, neck pain, cancer pain, headaches (including migraines), muscle pain, and so on. Those who experience chronic pain describe their pain in different ways, including aching, burning, shooting, squeezing, stiffness, stinging, and throbbing. Read more

posted: Jun. 07, 2023.

Depression is a common and serious mental illness that adversely affects the way a person may feel, act and think (1). About 3.8% of the population experiences depression (2) and is more common in young women than young men. Depression affects a person's physical and mental health and it can be extremely hard to continue to feel “normal”. Depression can look different for everyone and change every day for a specific person. It is a very common illness that many people deal with, but subsequently do not know how to fight it. Read more

posted: May 31, 2023.

Hello everyone!  We hope everyone had a great Memorial Day Weekend!  Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States for honoring and mourning the U.S. military personnel who died while Read more

posted: May 24, 2023.

Depression, whether it is major depressive disorder or clinical depression, is very common but also serious. Its symptoms can affect how you feel, think, and handle daily activities. Read more

posted: May 17, 2023.

In recognition of National Mental Health Awareness Month, May 12th marked National Appreciation Day for Mental Health Providers. On this day, we recognize, thank, and appreciate all those who work with their patients to ensure that they are receiving the behavioral health care they need Read more