By Charles Jarvis, LMHC Many of us had to find a way to manage our stress this past year. Whether it is managing financial concerns, finding childcare, or trying to keep assets – anxiety was high for many. In a historic year in mental health, many clinicians are seeing heightened divorce rate, relapses in substance… CONTINUE
The Magic Pill and Mental Health
By Charles Jarvis, LMHC It is common when seeing someone in crisis for them to ask me “can you just give me a pill to make this all better?” The answer to that question is no. While there are medications that can help alleviate symptoms, there are no medications which will completely reduce all mental… CONTINUE
Stop Surviving and Start Living: Three Tenets to Self-Care That Will Keep You Fresh
By Charles Jarvis, LMHC As the years go on, we all find ourselves busier and busier. Between living through the pandemic, trying to teach kids with remote learning techniques, and meeting the pressures of a capitalist society–we all lose sight of ourselves a little. Anxiety has been increasing, stress-management techniques less employed, and this aspect… CONTINUE