May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Many who have mental health issues like anxiety and depression normalize the pain, but there is hope. Call us at Serenity today to get the help that you need (704-255-5245).

We celebrate National Women’s Health Week by highlighting healthy habits for mind, body, and soul.

Strong friendships enhance and support mental health, particularly for women. Call a friend for lunch or a walk today!

Exercise improves mood, increases endorphins, and strengthens the body. These impacts result in better mental health.

Studies show daily prayer decreases anxiety and depression; another healthy habit for National Women’s Health Week.

Steady glucose levels that result from balancing protein, fats, and healthy carbohydrates have been shown to reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms. Attending to your body’s nutritional needs is imperative for your mental health.

Great sleep improves every aspect of health, from immune responses to weight loss, from concentration to irritability. Hit the hay early to feel better tomorrow!

It’s National Smile Day! Both the “smiler” and the receiver of the smile benefit from conveying this positive message of happiness. Share a smile today!

Migraine and Headache Awareness Month begins today, as we remember that migraines at their peaks can bring about panic attacks. Treatment, from medication to counseling to acupuncture, can help manage these difficult symptoms.

National PTSD Awareness Month is celebrated each June. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder occurs after distressing events in sufferers’ lives and can result in flashbacks, nightmares, triggered behaviors, depression, anxiety, and other symptoms. Treatment is available and is most effective when it commences soon after trauma.

On Pentecost, we celebrate the arrival of God’s Holy Spirit with the disciples and the birth of the church.

Men’s Health Week begins today.

Regular exercise is imperative to mental health. Take a walk, go for a run, or lift some weights today to feel better in mind and body.

Daily prayer has been shown to reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms in clinical studies. Men’s Health Week reminds us to care for our spiritual health.

Sleep is essential to improving health. During Men’s Health Week, we remember that adequate sleep contributes to emotional and physical wellness.

Forging friendships throughout men’s lives enhances support, reduces loneliness, and decreases the probability of depressive symptoms. Connect with a friend for coffee or basketball today!

Eating well, through balanced nutrition, enhances mental health and improves mood.

Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month brings to light the struggles of dementia sufferers and their families. Early detection and proper medical care can improve quality of life. Caregivers can benefit from counseling. We at Serenity have many years of experience in supporting caregivers of those with memory issues. Call for help today, 704-255-5245.

Today is all about celebrating our freedom and independence as Americans!

Enjoy something simple today: an ice cream cone, the laughter of a child, taking a walk, the sunset. There is joy in the small things in life!

Talking is a skill most of us have, but listening well to one another is key to the health of all human relationships. If you are not feeling heard and need a listening ear, call Serenity today (704-255-5245). We are ready to listen!

On International Day of Friendship, we celebrate the relationships we have with our friends. Whether the connection goes back to childhood or a new bond that helps us survive long days at work, friendship has been shown to lower stress and improve quality of life. Call a friend for lunch or a walk today.

Happiness happens in a lot of places…finding ways to be intentional about looking for it is important. Mindset impacts a great deal of our capacity for happiness.

Grit, determination, perseverance—all of these are necessary for the one who never gives up. Most importantly, though, we must have hope that our goal will be reached or that the hard times will get better. Counseling can help you find hope, even in the midst of difficult days. Call Serenity today (704-255-5245).

Grief comes in many forms, whether from the loss of a loved one, a child going off to college, the end of a successful career, or a move away from home. Whatever the cause, walking through grief with a trusted counselor is one way to ease the pain. We at Serenity have more than 20 years’ experience and expertise in working with grieving clients. Call today - 704-255-5245.

Aging gracefully is an art and all too unusual in our world. This month celebrates healthy activity, relationship-building, and the wisdom that comes from a life well-lived.

Sufferers of Alzheimer’s disease and the many other forms of dementia struggle with depression and anxiety at high rates. Their caregivers are often struck with these conditions as well. We at Serenity have more than 20 years of experience supporting caregivers. Call today for help in the long, often painful road of memory loss.

Mindset impacts lots of aspects of our lives: health, relationships, work, and so many others. Choosing the positive has been shown to improve mood.

During Suicide Prevention Week, we highlight an important resource for those who have lost all hope. There is a way out: call for help. The Suicide Hotline for the entire nation is 988. Call this number if you are in need of help in crisis. Don’t give up, call for help, right now.

Therapy is one of the best ways to work through depression, anxiety, trauma, or relationship issues. Reach out to Serenity today to find help and hope (704-255-5245).

Fitness activities from walking to yoga, from weight lifting to kickboxing, enhance our mental health. Do something for your fitness—>do something for your emotional wellbeing!

During Depression Education Month, we are highlighting the symptoms of this difficult disease: sadness, hopelessness, low motivation, irritability, struggles with decision-making, social isolation, unintentional weight loss/gain, sleeping too much or too little, and suicidal thoughts or actions. If you think you are suffering from depression, call Serenity today for help and hope (704-255-5245).

Research shows that forgiveness reduces anxiety, depression, and anger and increases hope. Human forgiveness takes time and work, but results in many types of healing. Call Serenity today if you are seeking the peace of forgiveness (704-255-5245).

Taking a depression screening is an easy way to determine if you are suffering from depression and need to seek treatment. Your therapist, primary care, or family doctor can provide a short, self-report screening that can be the beginning of a journey back to feeling good again. If you are struggling with symptoms of depression call Serenity (704-255-5245) or your physician today.

On World Mental Health Day, we encourage you to take stock of your feelings of anxiety and sadness. If you are struggling with overwhelming emotions that do not seem easy to overcome, reach out today to get the help that you need (704-255-5245). We are here to help.

While some fears protect us from truly dangerous things, many fears simply hold us back from living fulfilling lives. Naming and facing these issues can make them more manageable.

In a busy and distracting world, it is often difficult to find the time to reflect on our own feelings, purposes, and hopes. Take time today to consider your life: past, present, and future.

Feeling overwhelmed by stress? Decide which of the things on your list is most important, then focus on doing that one task instead of trying to multi-task. When you finish, move to the next significant one. Focus can reduce stress and alleviate some anxiety.

Kindness is easy to show, if we only slow down and acknowledge the people around us. Take the time to show kindness to all those you encounter; the results might just bring you joy.

Being goofy might feel silly at first, but in an all-too-serious world, lightening up a bit can result in fits of laughter. Proceed without caution!

Today is designated by the U.S. Congress as the day we remember those who have lost a loved one to suicide. Their pain lasts much longer than the funeral. If you know someone who has suffered because of suicide loss, reach out to them today and don’t be afraid to mention their loved one. They are thinking of him or her already. If you or someone you love is considering suicide, call the National Suicide Hotline at 988, any day, any time, for help and hope.

Give Thanks! Research has shown that daily habits of gratitude reduce depressive symptoms.

Giving Tuesday celebrates non-profits like Serenity Pastoral Counseling. Donate here to help those in need of counseling find hope and get the help they need.

Today is all about spending time together, whether it is baking cookies, building Legos, or writing a special letter to Santa, spending time with your kids having fun is precious.

Merry Christmas Eve!

Christ is born! Hallelujah!!!

The days after Christmas can be a bit of a let-down. Call a friend for a pick-me-up today!