National Grief Awareness Day falls on August 30. While it may be a quieter observance than other awareness campaigns, it highlights something clinicians see often: grief is one of the most common experiences
When Is It Time to See a Therapist? If you’ve been wondering whether you should talk to a therapist, you’re not alone. Many people sit with that question for months — sometimes years
Substance use affects individuals and families across Utah in quiet, painful ways. Whether it begins as stress relief, social use, prescription medication, or an attempt to cope with anxiety or trauma, substance use
Utah Winter Mental Health: Coping with Inversions, Anxiety, Depression, and Political Stress Winter in Utah can significantly impact mental health. Shorter daylight hours, cold temperatures, and frequent air quality inversions—especially along the Wasatch
Anxiety and depression can make even simple daily tasks feel overwhelming. If you’re living in Utah and struggling with constant worry, emotional exhaustion, low mood, or feeling disconnected from yourself or others, you’re
Understanding ADHD: Is Everyone Really Getting Diagnosed with It? In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the number of people diagnosed with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and it's easy to wonder:
The problem with blanket statements from the untrained eye. By Misty Newman, CMHC and Owner of MVC As a Certified Mental Health Counselor (CMHC) and owner of Mental Vitality Counseling (MVC), I have
Why History Repeats Itself: Understanding the Psychology Behind Our Collective Amnesia and the Rise of Cult-like Mentalities in Modern SocietyMountain Valley Counseling History has a way of repeating itself. We see it in
Exploring Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy at Mountain Valley Counseling: A New Group Therapy Experience Starting in March 2025 Mental health challenges such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, and chronic pain often feel overwhelming, and
As we begin 2025, there’s no better way to reflect, heal, and grow than through reading. For anyone interested in personal development, mental health, and emotional well-being, these books are exceptional starting points.
