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Here at Next Step, we’re extremely passionate about helping you live a better life! Mental health is important for every person at every stage of life.
That’s why we work hard to create courses, videos, books, and other resources to encourage you to take the Next Step toward positive mental health. But if you’re struggling or going through a crisis, asking for professional help is a great idea – and you can do it now! In the meantime, if you read through our blog, you might be pleasantly surprised by the guidance, tips, and strategies from our providers. After all, one step in the right direction is a step in the right direction.
Does My Teen Have OCD?
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is one of the many anxiety disorders that can affect teens. About half a million children have OCD, and unfortunately, it’s often overlooked in teens. In some cases, OCD behaviors may be mislabeled as quirky, but the reality is that OCD causes intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors that can interfere with your quality of life.
The types of...
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8 Early Warning Signs of Postpartum Depression
Just like there are many different types of anxiety, there are also different types of depression. Postpartum depression is a type of depression that affects new mothers, and it can start anywhere from a few days to a year after the birth of a baby.
May 2 – 8 is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week, so now is the perfect time to raise awareness of postpartum depression.
What Is...
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6 Tips for Dealing with Return-to-Work Anxiety
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...
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9 Surprising Ways Anxiety Shows Up in Kids
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...
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Does Your Child Have Separation Anxiety?
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...
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5 New Year’s Resolutions for 2022
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...
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What Is Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)?
Generalized anxiety disorder or GAD is a condition wherein a person displays an excessive, uncontrollable, and sometimes irrational worry about every day…
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ADHD and Depression Connection
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,...
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10 Signs of Hypomania
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...
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Learn about Seasonal Affective Disorder
Fall is just around the corner. While the thought of pumpkins and cozy sweaters might be exciting to some people, the thought of less sunshine and colder weather is less-than-thrilling for others.
For some people, saying goodbye to summer can trigger seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a type of depression that’s linked to changes in the seasons.
But how do you know if you just happen to...
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