Separation anxiety tends to appear in infants around the age of 6-10 months. This is around the age when babies start to be more aware of their surroundings, and that includes when their parents are present — or not. Most toddlers outgrow this, but for some children with anxiety, separation anxiety can continue on well into the elementary school years. In this blog, we explore the...

Getting ready to celebrate the New Year? Are you making any New Year’s resolutions this year? New Year’s Resolutions don’t have to be out-of-reach goals. In fact, New Year’s Resolutions are the perfect opportunity to create some mental health goals for the upcoming year. New Year’s Resolutions that Support Mental Wellness Here are a few more goal-oriented...

Generalized anxiety disorder or GAD is a condition wherein a person displays an excessive, uncontrollable, and sometimes irrational worry about every day…

There are many types of depression: major depression, postpartum depression, bipolar depression, and seasonal affective disorder. Not only are there many types of depression, but depression can also occur at the same time as other mental health conditions. It’s very common for those with anxiety or ADHD to also have depression. This is called comorbidities. Here at NextStep2MentalHealth,...

Individuals with bipolar 1 disorder may experience mania, while individuals diagnosed with bipolar 2 disorder are more likely to experience hypomania.  Hypomania is typically more mild than mania and doesn’t last as long as manic episodes. Both hypomania and mania are periods of excited behavior that can have a significant impact on your daily life. If you suspect you have hypomania or...

Fall is just around the corner. While the thought of pumpkins and cozy sweaters might be exciting to some people, the thought of less sunshine and colder weather is less-than-thrilling for others. For some people, saying goodbye to summer can trigger seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a type of depression that’s linked to changes in the seasons. But how do you know if you just happen to...

 The pandemic has been a bit of a double-edged sword for persons who struggle with social anxiety.  The reduced need to engage in face-to-face interactions with others has been a welcome break for those who find these engagements stressful and anxiety-provoking.   The comfort of staying at home has been a welcome respite. However, as the world opens back up many companies are now requiring...