Gina Della Penna, LMHC

This holiday season may be tougher than most. With that in mind, I’m sharing these great tips to support mental well-being. I hope they’re helpful to you or someone you care about. https://www.pbs.org//how-to-care-for-your-mental-health-in

With Thanksgiving happening this week, there's no better time to learn about gratitude and how it can help your mental health. https://ginadellapenna.com/combating-anxiety-depression-gr/

Support, insight, growth and healing are possible at any age. I find working with mature adults in therapy so rewarding and inspiring. https://www.nytimes.com//mental-health-psychotherapy-elder

What to do when pandemic depression overlaps with seasonal depression? This WaPo article has some good suggestions to help manage your mood as you ride the pandemic through the shorter, colder days ahead. Tips include: knowing the warning signs that your mood is slipping, talking to your doctor about using a lightbox or SAD lamp, stay connected with people through technology, and look into online therapy for more support. https://www.washingtonpost.com//5d93bbe2-1479-11eb-ba42-ec

Here are some solid mental health tips on coping with the pandemic this Fall. https://www.google.com///fall-covid-mental-health.amp.html

Anxiety about world events seems like it’s at an all-time high. Are you feeling it too? Here are some tips to help manage it. https://www.ginadellapenna.com/tips-managing-news-anxiety/

This may be easier said than done, I know. But so much of the distress we struggle with is wrapped up in our own expectations. When we can grieve what we expected and come into the present moment with acceptance, relief - and even joy - can be possible. Therapy is a safe safe space that can help you through such a process.