Normalizing Conversations About Mental Health

Since the onset of the COVID 19 pandemic, there has been a significant increase in the number of people experiencing mental health concerns. The influx has drawn main-stream attention and helped bring awareness to the importance of mental health. Since the pandemic, many of us have made healthy lifestyle changes to proactively nurture our mental

Seasonal Affective Disorder or Holidays Blues

KEY POINTS Although “the most wonderful time of the year” may be joyful for most people, others may have the complete opposite experience. In fact, the holiday season can be quite difficult for those experiencing painful reflections, sadness, and loneliness, and especially for those individuals living with an underlying mental health condition. According to the National Alliance

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How Clinicians Can Help Young Clients Navigate Dating and Relationships

Romantic relationships are one of many exciting challenges that adolescents face. Navigating them can have serious effects on a young person’s anxiety, self-image, and physical health. These effects could extend far into adulthood. Adolescents may not necessarily seek out therapy specifically for relationship help, but that doesn’t mean that dating and romance can’t be part

Changing Seasons and Moods

As our weather in Boise, Idaho begins to change some of us will also experience a change in our mood and energy. While there is a multitude of possible explanations for why our moods and energy fluctuate, Seasonal Affective Disorder, also known as SAD can help to explain why. SAD is a type of depression

How Are Trauma and Eating Disorders Linked?

Eating disorders usually accompany other mental illnesses and conditions, including anxiety, depression, or personality disorders. They may even be connected to physical conditions. Traumatic experiences also can increase the risk of many mental disorders. So it’s no surprise that research has found connections between trauma and the development of eating disorders. Patterns of Childhood Trauma and

Boise State Student Food Drive

The BSU food pantry is running very low on food items for students and team ABM would like to help out. We will be hosting a food drive effective today through Sept 1st. Students are needing breakfast items )think oats, cereal, breakfast bars, apples, yogurt, etc.). We will be accepting donations at our Boise office 148 S

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The Healing Benefits of Art Therapy

Sometimes, when a person is in recovery from a substance use disorder, living with anxiety or depression, or working to heal from trauma, words aren’t enough. Often, there are emotions felt that are strong and pervasive yet seem to remain out of reach for a person trying to verbalize them. This may happen because there