Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (ODC) affects about 2% of the entire adult and child population, making it one of the more common mental illnesses. Being in a relationship with someone who suffers from a mental health issue isn’t easy. Whether it’s your partner, parent, child or close friend, loving someone with…

Starting Point’s February Community Conversation To Focus on Using Simple Wellness Practices To Improve Your Health Each year, millions of Americans make resolutions to lose weight, stop smoking, or make other lifestyle changes to improve their health. Yet, many people give up before January is even over because it is…

You’ve opened all the presents, recovered from food comas, and uploaded your holiday photos to social media. But now that the decorations are gone and parties are over, are you feeling a little depressed or anxious? You might be suffering from post-holiday blues.  The days and weeks of socializing, cooking,…

Maybe you are afraid of spiders, or break out in a sweat thinking about going to a dental checkup. But for some people, fears become so severe they cause anxiety and interfere with normal life.  When a fear affects your life, it is called a phobia, an overwhelming, unreasonable and…

We all want to be healthier. And if you are experiencing anxiety or depression, you might think supplements or vitamins can help. But If you’re taking prescription medications for anxiety or depression, some natural options may not play nicely with your prescribed medications.  If you have been diagnosed with an…

There’s a lot to know about mood disorders. It’s important to understand that you are not alone. According to the National Institute of Health about 20.9 million American adults have experienced some type of mood disorder such as anxiety, depression or bipolar disorder.  Everyone feels down from time to time.…