Resources

Therapeutic Context & Definitions

Anxiety
Mental health condition that involves excessive worrying and fear of specific situations or triggers. Anxiety can exhibit various symptoms, such as elevated heart rate, intrusive thoughts, difficulty concentrating, among others.

Depression
Depression is a mental health condition that displays characteristics such as low mood, sadness, and loss of interest. Other factors can include changes to sleep, appetite, irritability, among others.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
PTSD is a mental health condition that can result from exposure to a traumatic event. Symptoms can include nightmares and sleep disturbances, negative thought patterns, avoidance, as well as others.

Grief
Grief can be a challenging process that occurs after experiencing a loss in one’s life. Navigating grief involves emotion expression, ongoing support from beneficial support systems, patience, and healing.

Children
Children greatly benefit from learning about one’s emotions. This involves developing emotional awareness and practicing emotional regulation. A ‘tool kit’ of strategies and coping mechanisms can be strengthened as a child learns and grows throughout the key developmental stages.

Mental Health Links

At Beach Blue Counseling, we strive to be the go-to resource for all things related to mental health. Below is a list of related links and mental health articles to keep you informed on conditions, practices, and resources available to you and those you care most about.

Resources

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
American Red Cross
American Psychological Association
Anxiety and Depression Association of America
National Association of Social Workers
National Empowerment Center
National Institute of Mental Health
Panhandle 211