Caren Jacobs 
Sometimes the unexpected happens. One moment we are just living our lives and the next moment an event occurs that changes it forever. The sudden loss of a loved one, surviving a life-threatening event, a natural disaster, a car accident, sexual assault, or some other tragedy can cause trauma that lingers long after the event … Read more
Has someone ever told you that you are “too sensitive” or too much of an over- thinker? When you see something beautiful that others find “okay,” it is moving to you. If you are on a rollercoaster overwhelmed by the flickering lights, twists, turns, and drops, you could end up avoiding it with a passion. … Read more
It is nice to live in a place where the seasons change. The year starts off with a little snowfall only for the sun to come out, the rain pours, and the leaves change. While witnessing the seasons change can be a beautiful thing to some, it can be damaging to the mental health of … Read more
As human beings, we all have sad moments. Things do not always work out the way we plan and people can disappoint us. Sometimes the sun is up, while other times it rains down hard on us. However, there is a difference between feeling a sadness that will go away or depression where that sadness … Read more
Being a teenager can be a confusing time. There is a lot of pressure in high school to fit in. We all know about heterosexuals- attraction towards the opposite sex. However, there is a wide range of teens out there who do not identify as straight. That does not mean you will not fit in … Read more
Teen dating issues? Social media may be to blame…… This guy you’ve been seeing says he’s going out with his friends tonite, but later on, you catch a photo of him on his friend’s instagram chatting with some chick you’ve never even seen before. They are looking pretty cozy and you start freaking out! Dating … Read more
Finding Peace When You’ve Experienced Trauma Is it possible to experience trauma and still find a sense of tranquility? After going through something traumatic, it is hard to move on. You don’t want tolet the trauma define you, but unfortunately, it often does. Trauma or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) occurs after something tragic or … Read more
The Pandemic Blues: Covid and Depression Youth Has Never Had to Face So Much Loss Before Before Covid, depression certainly existed. But, there’s a new face to depression. It’s the face of profound sadness that can be seen in those that have gone through war or a natural disaster or some other type of tragedy. … Read more
Social Anxiety: Entering Society as the World Reopens Are you afraid of receiving judgment from the people around you? Do you feel like crawling under a rock whenever the opportunity comes to socialize with people? This is no cause for alarm, as 15 million Americans this past year have experienced some type of a social … Read more
