Psychiatrist vs. Therapist: What to Know When Finding Your Mental Health Care Provider
Counselor, therapist, nurse, psychiatrist, psychiatric clinician – there are so many types of mental health care professionals, and finding the one best suited for you can feel impossible. At SOL Mental Health, we often hear people ask, “When should I see a...
Grieving During the Festive Season: Finding Compassion and Healing Amid Holiday Cheer
8 Ways to Cope with Grief during the Holidays The festive season...
Managing Election Anxiety: Mental Health Support in the Washington, DC Metro Area
Understanding & Combatting Election Anxiety during Unsettling Times Elections are more than just political events; they are emotional journeys that can stir a myriad of feelings—hope, excitement, uncertainty, and often, anxiety. In the Washington, DC metro area,...
How to Rebuild & Strengthen Broken Family Ties
3 Tips to Improve Family Relationships Strategies for Healing Fragile Familial Bonds There are all kinds of holidays dedicated to cherishing loved ones. Mother's Day, Father's Day, even National Siblings Day in April. It's great to celebrate our bonds with...
Anxiety Attacks vs. Panic Attacks
What's the Difference Between Anxiety and Panic Attacks? Here's What You Should Know Anxiety and panic attacks are common mental health issues, but they can be difficult to distinguish. So, in order to help you better understand how to manage your mental...
Managing Stress When Moving to a New City
We Can Help You Manage the Stress and Anxiety around Moving Here's How to Ease Your Stress When Relocating Moving can be an exciting life change, but it can also bring about unpleasant feelings of stress and anxiety, as can the challenge of adjusting to a new place...
Why Do People Seek Therapy?
Therapy Can Be Beneficial to Many People It’s Not Limited to "Extreme" Cases Therapy can be highly beneficial for many people, and there are various reasons why people decide to go. However, some may be under the impression that therapy is only for a specific...
Coping with Change
You Got This! Unfortunately, we can’t see the future. While we can do our best to build habits and stick to routines that give us structure, sometimes things happen that we can’t control. Whether it’s a breakup, global pandemic, loss of a job, death of a loved one, or...
Social Media Can Cause Harm to Our Mental Health
What's the Connection between Social Media and Mental Health? Here’s What You Should Know: There’s no denying that we live in a very plugged-in world. These days, many young children practically come into the world with a smartphone or tablet in hand. However, while...
4 Tips for Adopting a Healthy Mindset This Year
It’s Going to Be a Great Year! The New Year is a time to reflect on the past and set intentions for the future. It is a time to set a healthy mindset and practice thinking positively. Today, we will discuss how to approach life with an optimistic lens. So let’s get...