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The Ellie Blog
Mental health tips and insights
Unraveling Enmeshment: Understanding Healthy Boundaries in Family Relationships
Remember that last family gathering? Or are you secretly trying to forget it? If the latter is true, we get you. Our families have the power to make us laugh, cry, and then some. …
What A Christmas Carol Teaches Us About Ourselves this Holiday Season
As I settled down to watch “The Muppet Christmas Carol” with my seven-year-old kiddo earlier this month, I found myself falling into my often tread path of wondering how I can tie …
Breaking Down Men’s Mental Health: Stats, Stigmas, & Therapeutic Tools
How Common are Men’s Mental Health Issues? Common! These stats are from Mental Health America, the Anxiety & Depression Association of America (ADAA), and the National …
The Power of Medications on Men’s Mental Health
This November, we’re focusing on Men’s Mental Health. Let's dive into a topic that's as important as it is intriguing – men and mental health medications. Despite the strides that …
Designing Care: Ellie’s Therapist-First Model for Mental Health
We've all had that job- the one where you drag your feet to work each day, dreading the hours you have to spend in a soulless office. Scott Kronebusch, a team member at Ellie …
Building Strong and Lasting Relationships: Top 10 Relationship Books
Everyone knows that relationships can be tough at times. There are plenty of self-help books out there that promise to improve communication or decrease conflict, but how do you …
The Complex Relationship Between Mental Health Medications and Suicidal Thoughts
Mental health is a deeply intricate and personal aspect of our lives, and finding effective treatment is crucial. While mental health medications have brought hope and relief to …
How To Build a Healthy Relationship: Nurturing Communication, Connection, and Mental Well-being
Let’s be real. Romantic relationships aren’t like those picture-perfect scenes from a rom-com (unless your life somehow involves unexpected rain showers and airport chase scenes). …
The Synergy of Therapy and Medication: Enhancing Mental Health Treatment
Finding effective treatment for mental health conditions is a journey that often involves a combination of therapy and medication. These two treatment modalities, when used …
Adolescents and Suicide Prevention: A Guide for Clinicians
The teenage years are often marked by profound emotional and developmental shifts. Teens today are grappling with not only the timeless struggles of identity, acceptance, and …
Cultivating Confidence: 10 Self-Esteem Activities for Children
Building a strong foundation of self-esteem and confidence is essential for a child's overall growth, development, and mental health. As parents, caregivers, and educators, we can …
