Mental Health Blog
10 Tips for Taking Control of Your Emotions When They Are Out of Control
10 Tips for Taking Control of Your Emotions When They Are Out of Control By Washington Psychological Wellness | Serving Montgomery County, with offices in Rockville, and Gaithersburg, MD Emotions are a natural part of life, but sometimes they can feel...
How Social Media Affects Our Self-Esteem
How Social Media Affects Our Self-Esteem | Advice from a Rockville, MD Therapist Social media—love it or hate it, it’s everywhere. Whether you're scrolling through Instagram, checking out the latest TikTok trends, or catching up on Facebook, social media has become...
Why Does Silence Make Us Uncomfortable? Advice from a Rockville, MD Therapist
Why Does Silence Make Us Uncomfortable? Advice from a Montgomery County Therapist Have you ever been in a conversation where silence suddenly creeps in, making the air feel heavy and the seconds stretch endlessly? You’re not alone! Silence can be unsettling, even...
What is The Difference Between a Mental Health Coach and a Therapist in Maryland?
Mental health support is more accessible than ever, with various professionals offering guidance, healing, and empowerment. Two common roles in this field are mental health coaches and therapists. While they both help individuals improve their emotional well-being,...
Help, I’m the Main Character! And Other Mental Health Plots Teens Relate To
Help, I’m the Main Character! And Other Mental Health Plots Teens Relate ToLet’s face it: every teen has their main character moments. You know the ones—when it’s raining, and you’re staring out the window, pretending you’re in a music video set to Taylor Swift’s...
Stress Management Strategies for Busy Professionals in Montgomery County
You wake up to an alarm, scroll through a dozen emails before your first sip of coffee, and squeeze onto I-270 only to hit traffic... again. Sound familiar? If you’re a busy professional in Montgomery County, Maryland, you probably know stress all too well. But...
Surviving (and Thriving!) the Holidays: Your Ultimate Guide to Joyful Sanity
Surviving (and Thriving!) the Holidays Ah, the holiday season! A time for twinkling lights, festive cheer, and... endless to-do lists, awkward family moments, and the occasional holiday meltdown. Let’s face it, as magical as the holidays can be, they’re also a...
How to Be More Socially Competent: A Guide to Thriving in Social Situations
What is a True Friend in Life? Friendship is one of the most valuable and enriching experiences in life. True friends stand by our side, offering support, encouragement, and companionship through life’s ups and downs. But what exactly defines a true friend? Is it...
How to Be More Socially Competent: A Guide to Thriving in Social Situations
How to Be More Socially Competent: A Guide to Thriving in Social Situations Social competence is essential for building strong relationships, succeeding in professional environments, and improving emotional well-being. However, not everyone feels comfortable in...
Understanding PANDAS/PANS: How Therapy Can Help
Understanding PANDAS/PANS: How Therapy Can Help When it comes to children's mental health, parents are often on the lookout for the usual suspects like ADHD, anxiety, and depression. However, lesser-known conditions like PANDAS and PANS can often go unnoticed, even...
Everything You Need to Know About Social Anxiety in Teens
Everything You Need to Know About Social Anxiety in Teens Social Anxiety In Teens Although the teen years are an exciting time, they also come with their fair share of hurdles. Aside from navigating the often tricky world of dating and relationships, one of the most...
Signs of a Dysfunctional Family
Signs of a Dysfunctional Family Dysfunctional Families What does it mean to grow up in a dysfunctional family? Is it ever possible for an entire family to function like one? Signs of a Dysfunctional Family The answer is that it depends. Dysfunctional families can be...
How to Open Up About Your Addiction
How to Open Up About Your Addiction Addiction If you find yourself struggling to open up about your addiction or are afraid of what others might think, you are not alone. Addiction, whether it be a mental or physical addiction, can be one of the most challenging...
ADHD 101 The Basics
ADHD 101 The Basics ADHD, also known as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, is a neurological disorder that impacts millions of people daily. ADHD can leave you feeling frustrated, overwhelmed, and for some people, at the worst end of the spectrum, hopeless....
10 Tips To Reduce Guilt About Saying No
10 Tips To Reduce Guilt About Saying No Why is it Hard to Say No? There's a cultural misconception that saying no is rude or selfish. Truthfully, it's neither of those things. Tips To Reduce Guilt About Saying No Saying no is refusing to sacrifice something you love...
10 Tips For Dating Someone with Depression
Dating Someone with Depression Dating someone with depression can be tough. Your loved one might not always feel their best and may even isolate and retreat from the world and your relationship. But if you genuinely care for the person and want them to find...
Social Media Addiction
Social Media Addiction Social Media Today Today, social media is a big part of people's lives. Whether through Facebook, Instagram, or Snapchat, most people have some presence on the internet, and many people use it every day. And while social media has its upsides -...
7 Tips to Deal With Anxiety During COVID-19
7 Tips to Deal With Anxiety During COVID-19 Anxiety During COVID-19 Anxiety is a normal reaction to uncertainty. Within the last year, the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted our daily routines, with working from home, virtual learning, and social distancing becoming the...
10 signs mental health therapy might be right for you
10 signs mental health therapy might be right for you What is Psychotherapy? Psychotherapy is a process of investigating and treating mental conditions. It differs from other forms of therapy in that it concentrates on the exploration and analysis of the...
Best Books for Child Depression
10 Best Books for Child Depression At Washington Psychological Wellness, a psychotherapy center in Gaithersburg, MD, we get asked the question all the time. What are the best books for child depression? Well, we asked our mental health clinicians and put together this...