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• posted: May 13, 2025
• Mental Health,  Mental Health Awareness Month,  Mental Health Awareness

Since 1949, the month of May has been dedicated to raising awareness about mental health and promoting education around it. Each year, counselors and mental health professionals work to reduce Read More

• posted: Mar. 18, 2025
• Mental Health Awareness,  Old City Counseling,  Philadelphia,  Old City,  Mental Health Benefit,  Organized Space

Organizing your space can have a positive impact on mental health by reducing stress and promoting a peaceful environment. Personal space is not just a physical area to inhabit—it’s a Read More

• posted: Mar. 11, 2025
• Mental Health,  Mental Health Awareness,  Therapy,  Old City Counseling,  OCC,  Counseling,  Philadelphia,  Old City,  International Women's Day,  IWD

International Women's Day (IWD) is more than a celebration—it's a powerful reminder of the challenges women face, including the stigma surrounding mental health. Despite progress, women's mental health concerns are often dismissed, minimized, or overshadowed by societal expectations, gender-based discrimination, and the emotional and physical toll of caregiving. Read More

• posted: Mar. 04, 2025
• Mental Health,  Mental Health Awareness,  Therapy,  Old City Counseling,  Counseling,  Old City,  Philadephia,  Sleep Hygiene,  National Sleep Awareness Day,  Sleep Awareness

Maintaining healthy sleep habits is essential for mental well-being. National Sleep Awareness Day on March 14th serves as a reminder to prioritize rest and practice good sleep hygiene. As the seasons shift and clocks change, many people experience sleep disruptions that affect both physical and mental health. Poor sleep can increase stress, mood swings, and difficulty concentrating while also weakening the immune system and raising the risk of chronic conditions. Read More

• posted: Feb. 11, 2025
• Mental Health,  Mental Health Awareness,  Therapy,  Old City Counseling,  Counseling,  Philadelphia,  Old City,  Random Acts of Kindness,  Random Acts of Kindness Week

Random Act of Kindness week is this month from Sunday, February 9, to Saturday, February 15. This includes Random Act of Kindness Day which falls on Monday, February 17. Here are 15 activities you can engage in to celebrate and be kind! Read More

• posted: Feb. 04, 2025
• Mental Health,  Mental Health Awareness,  Old City Counseling,  Philadelphia,  Old City,  Blog,  Challenges

Valentine’s Day can be tough, especially if you're feeling lonely, dealing with a breakup, or struggling with mental health challenges. This holiday can affect people differently, so taking care of yourself is important. Here are some ways to cope and take care of your mental health: Read More

• posted: Oct. 29, 2024
• Mental Health,  Mental Health Awareness,  Old City Counseling,  Philadelphia,  Old City,  Mental Health Matters,  Journal,  Journaling

The Old City Counseling Team wishes you a fun and safe Halloween! As we approach the end of the month this week, here are some journal prompts to reflect back on your month and prepare for a new month. Journaling is a great way to practice mindfulness and allow yourself the space to check in on your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Read More

• posted: Oct. 09, 2024
• Mental Health,  Mental Health Awareness,  Therapy,  Old City Counseling,  Old City,  Intuitive Eating

Intuitive Eating (IE) is an evidence based, self-care, and mind-body health approach to food, body, movement. The founders of IE, Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch created this weight neutral and inclusive framework as an attempt to guide individuals out of the never ending cycle of dieting and weight loss. The foundation of intuitive eating is interoceptive awareness; the ability to perceive physical sensations that arise from within your body. There are over 90 different studies on Intuitive Eating to date and a validated assessment scale. Intuitive Eating is a very personal and mindful journey, where individuals are able to explore their psychological and physical needs as a direct response to their body's cues, while also honoring their health. IE can provide happiness and satisfaction around food, less stress about food, body acceptance, and just overall freedom! You deserve this. Read More

• posted: Jul. 22, 2024
• Mental Health,  Mental Health Awareness,  Therapy,  Old City Counseling,  Counseling,  Anxiety,  Therapist,  Old City,  Mental Health Matters,  Stress,  Coping with Stess,  Stress Mechanisms,  Philadelpia

In our fast-paced world, stress has become a common companion for many of us. While some stress is normal and even beneficial, chronic stress can take a toll on your mental and physical health. Here are seven healthy ways to de-stress and enhance your mental well-being. Read More

• posted: Jul. 17, 2024
• Mental Health,  Mental Health Awareness,  Therapy,  Old City Counseling,  Counseling,  Anxiety,  Old City,  Teenage Mental Health,  Stress,  Philadeplia

Teenage years are often seen as a carefree and joyful time, but for many teens, it can be a period marked by significant mental health challenges. Anxiety and stress are increasingly common among adolescents, and understanding these issues is crucial for promoting better mental health. Read More

• posted: Jun. 26, 2024
• Mental Health,  Mental Health Awareness,  End The Stigma,  Depression,  Therapy,  Old City Counseling,  Counseling,  Anxiety,  Philadelphia,  Old City,  Mental Health Matters,  Motherhood,  Mother,  Mental Well-being

Motherhood is a beautiful journey, filled with love, joy, and countless cherished moments. However, it also comes with its fair share of challenges that can impact a mother’s mental health. Balancing the demands of parenting while taking care of one's own emotional and mental well-being is crucial for both the mother and her family. Read More

• posted: Jun. 11, 2024
• Mental Health,  Mental Health Awareness,  Therapy,  Old City Counseling,  Counseling,  Philadelphia,  Old City,  #PrideMonth,  #LGBTQ

Pride Month is a time of celebration, reflection, and advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community. It is an opportunity to honor the progress made towards equality and to acknowledge the challenges that remain. One critical aspect of this ongoing struggle is the mental health of LGBTQ+ individuals. In this blog, we will explore the significance of Pride Month, the unique mental health challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community, and how we can support and uplift one another. Read More

• posted: May 21, 2024
• Mental Health,  Mental Health Awareness,  Therapy,  Old City Counseling,  Counseling,  Philadelphia,  Old City,  Pennsylvania,  Manage Time,  Time Management

In our fast-paced world, managing time effectively can be a game-changer for both productivity and mental well-being. Here are five practical tips that can help you take control of your schedule and improve your mental health: Read More

• posted: May 07, 2024
• Mental Health,  Mental Health Awareness Month,  Mental Health Awareness,  Old City Counseling,  Philadelphia,  Spring,  Old City,  EndTheStigma,  May,  Pennsylvania

Since 1949, Mental Health Awareness Month has been celebrated in May every year to promote awareness of the importance of mental health. During this month, we observe the ways we can come together to reduce the stigma associated with mental health, celebrate those who have recovered from mental illness, and remember those who lost their battle to mental illness. Mental health is something that affects us all, and humans. A lot of times we might overlook this aspect of our lives, but for others, mental health affects their everyday lives. Read More

• posted: Nov. 22, 2023
• Mental Health,  Mental Health Awareness,  Men's Day,  International Men's Day,  Men's Mental Health

November 19th, 2023 marked International Men’s Day, which is a global day of awareness that addresses the many issues men face, including suicide, violence, abuse and homelessness. International Men’s Day had it start in 1999 by Dr. Jerome Teelucksingh, a professor at the University of the West Indies. Some may ask, why is this day important? In 2021, suicide rates were almost 4 times higher in men than women. It is proven that men’s suicide rates are larger than most populations that die by suicide. This day is a day to raise awareness and to remind everyone to check on the men in their lives, and make sure they are doing okay. Read More

• posted: Oct. 11, 2023
• Mental Health,  Mental Health Awareness,  Green Ribbon,  World Mental Health Day

Yesterday, October 10th, 2023, marked World Mental Health Day. World Mental Health Day is recognized, internationally, as a day dedicated to mental health awareness, education and advocacy. This day started being celebrated back in 1992 with a global health organization called the World Federation for Mental Health. Read More