How Do I Get Mental Health Help If I Can’t Afford It? A Guide for Tennesseans
If cost is the reason you’ve been putting off mental health care, here’s the good news: Tennessee has more free and low-cost options than most …
Is There a Connection Between ADHD and Autism?
If your child has been diagnosed with ADHD, autism, or is being evaluated for either, you may be wondering whether the two are related. The …
Helping Kids Manage School Stress
The first-week jitters are long gone. Lockers are assigned, routines are set, and yet — a few weeks or months in — the stomachaches, the …
Black Maternal Health: The Numbers Tell a Troubling Story
“Recently, while completing additional training in perinatal mental health through Postpartum Support International, I encountered a set of statistics that stopped me in my tracks,” writes …
Navigating Betrayal
Maybe you were betrayed by a friend who shared your secrets, a partner who broke a promise, an absent parent. Athena Care counselor, Myriam Fareau, …
EMDR therapy in Nashville: trauma-informed care at Athena Care
If you’ve researched EMDR and decided you want to try it, you’re probably looking for two things: a Nashville clinician who actually offers it, and …
How to Get Effective Counseling
Whether this is your first time seeking out mental health counseling, or you are already familiar with mental health services, here’s some information that will …
Fitness for duty evaluation in Tennessee: a guide for employers, licensing boards, and counsel
When a Tennessee employee’s behavior, performance, or condition raises a real question about whether they can safely do their job, a fitness for duty evaluation (FFDE) is …
ADHD testing for adults in Tennessee: an in-person guide to comprehensive evaluation
If you’ve spent any time researching adult ADHD testing online, you’ve probably noticed the same split most Tennesseans run into: a wave of telehealth-only services …
How Do I Stop (or Calm) a Panic Attack?
A panic attack can feel like your heart is slamming against your ribs for no clear reason, like suddenly gasping for air, or being gripped …