Back-to-school anxiety isn’t just for students. Teachers can experience anxiety, stress, sleep changes, Sunday-night dread, and emotional exhaustion as the school year begins. Learn why the transition can be difficult, how teacher anxiety can show up, and when it may help to seek support.
Trauma does not always look like a crisis. In adults, its effects can sometimes appear as anxiety, perfectionism, relationship difficulties, emotional shutdown, or feeling disconnected. Learn about less obvious signs of trauma, why they happen, and when it may help to talk with a therapist.
You do not have to be in crisis for your mental health to deserve attention. Changes in mood, sleep, relationships, school, work, or daily life may be reasons to seek support. Asking for help earlier can provide space to understand what is happening before things become more difficult.
When someone you care about seems overwhelmed, withdrawn, or unlike themselves, it can be difficult to know what to say. You do not need perfect words to start a meaningful conversation. Learn how to check in, listen without judgment, ask directly about suicide when needed, and help someone find support.
New Jersey’s school phone restrictions may be especially challenging for children and teens with anxiety. Learn how parents can support the transition without dismissing anxiety or unintentionally reinforcing it.
When a therapist leaves, retires, moves, or is no longer able to continue working with you, the loss can be surprisingly difficult. Learn why therapy endings can bring real grief, what happens to the progress you’ve already made, and how to approach building a relationship with a new therapist.
If you struggle with anxiety, you may wonder whether it can ever truly go away. Anxiety can improve significantly, but recovery does not always mean never feeling anxious again. Learn what meaningful anxiety recovery can look like and why changing your relationship with anxiety may matter more than eliminating it completely.
Starting college can be exciting and surprisingly difficult at the same time. If you’re struggling to adjust to life at Rowan University, you’re not alone. Learn why the transition can feel so hard, what may help, and how to recognize when you could benefit from additional support.
Watching your college student struggle can make you want to step in and fix everything. Learn how to support a student through homesickness, anxiety, loneliness, and the transition to college while recognizing when they may need additional help.
Grief does not follow a predictable path or schedule. Learn why everyone experiences loss differently, what grief can look like over time, and when additional support may be helpful.