Are you seeing the signs of return-to-work anxiety? Returning to in-person work and moving back into offices is a big adjustment for a lot of people who have been working remotely for the past two years. Yet, for those struggling with social anxiety, the unmasking combined with the return to the office can “unmask” social anxiety. If you’re planning to return to the office...

Anxiety in kids is like an iceberg: what you see is often just a fragment of what’s beneath the surface, and that’s especially true for children. While many parents might associate anxiety with intense worry (because that’s part of it), the reality is that anxiety can cause many different behavioral issues and feelings in children. Below, we’ll take a look at nine...

Separation anxiety tends to appear in infants around the age of 6-10 months. This is around the age when babies start to be more aware of their surroundings, and that includes when their parents are present — or not. Most toddlers outgrow this, but for some children with anxiety, separation anxiety can continue on well into the elementary school years. In this blog, we explore the...

Getting ready to celebrate the New Year? Are you making any New Year’s resolutions this year? New Year’s Resolutions don’t have to be out-of-reach goals. In fact, New Year’s Resolutions are the perfect opportunity to create some mental health goals for the upcoming year. New Year’s Resolutions that Support Mental Wellness Here are a few more goal-oriented...

Generalized anxiety disorder or GAD is a condition wherein a person displays an excessive, uncontrollable, and sometimes irrational worry about every day…

There are many types of depression: major depression, postpartum depression, bipolar depression, and seasonal affective disorder. Not only are there many types of depression, but depression can also occur at the same time as other mental health conditions. It’s very common for those with anxiety or ADHD to also have depression. This is called comorbidities. Here at NextStep2MentalHealth,...

Individuals with bipolar 1 disorder may experience mania, while individuals diagnosed with bipolar 2 disorder are more likely to experience hypomania.  Hypomania is typically more mild than mania and doesn’t last as long as manic episodes. Both hypomania and mania are periods of excited behavior that can have a significant impact on your daily life. If you suspect you have hypomania or...