Real Talk on Mental Health — From Our Houston Therapists
Insights, tools, and honest conversations about anxiety, trauma, depression, relationships, and more — written by the clinicians at Restoring Hope Counseling.
Loneliness in the Social Media Age
It is human nature to want to feel belonging. To want to be a part of something. To feel connected to someone or something. COVID felt very isolating for many people. Many individuals had to seclude themselves to avoid COVID or spreading it to others. It was and may still feel like a very disruptive time in society and an individual’s lives. Since then, for many life has felt very different. So, what changed?
Real Talk
Reducing self-criticism is a valuable step toward improving mental health and fostering a more positive self-image. Identify and challenge negative thoughts about yourself. Consider whether these thoughts are based on facts or distorted perceptions. Replace negative thoughts with more realistic and positive ones.