Sage House Blog
Find insightful articles, practical tips, and expert advice to help your family thrive. Topics include child and family therapy, art therapy, stress management, sleep improvement, and more.
How Mental Health Changes with Seasons
Fall is a transitional season – the air gets cooler, the leaves change to bright reds, oranges, and yellows. This season of change can also trigger changes in our mental health.
Q&A with Mary Stewart
Perinatal essentially means the 'time around birth.' We use it to describe a period of time that starts at conception and lasts through the first year after giving birth.
Interview with a queer affirming therapist
Happy Pride Month! This month, we’d love to spotlight one of our fantastic therapists at Sage House. Lauren Campbell is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Registered, Board Certified Art Therapist (ART-BC).
Prenatal and Postpartum Maternal Depression
For many new parents, having a baby can be one of the happiest and most exciting times of their lives. For others, it can be more difficult. Read on for more about prenatal and postpartum maternal depression and what to do about it.
How Maternal Depression Affects Partners
Maternal depression affects the whole family. When your partner is the one experiencing maternal depression, it can have a huge impact on you. Read on for more information on how maternal depression affects partners and what you can do to support them.
Children’s Mental Health
There are about 75 million children in America. About 1 in 6 of them have at least one mental health disorder. About half of these children have received no counseling or treatment from mental health professionals. Read on for more information about children’s mental health challenges.
Effects of the Pandemic on Mental Health
The past year has been incredibly difficult for many people. Read on for various mental health challenges that have arisen and what kind of support is available to address these issues.
Winter blues, depression, and seasonal affective disorder
You may not be feeling like yourself this time of year. Is it normal to feel down or tired in the winter, or is it something more serious? Read on as we examine the difference between the “winter blues,” depression, and seasonal affective disorder.
Managing Postpartum Mood Disorders & Anxiety During COVID-19
Caring for a newborn can be exhausting and overwhelming. In fact, caring for your baby during a pandemic could be increasing your levels of anxiety and other mental health issues. However, there are various ways of managing postpartum mood disorders and anxiety during COVID-19.
Supporting a Loved One With Postpartum Depression
Supporting someone you love through postpartum depression can be challenging. Depending on the symptoms, treatment can feel like a process of two steps forward and one step back. Don’t give up, with time your loved one will heal.