For a lot of people in northeast Nashville, the most frustrating part of anxiety is not what happens during the day. It is what happens at night when everything finally gets quiet. You sit down at the end of the day, or lie in bed hoping to fall asleep, and instead of peace, your mind speeds up. Thoughts race and stack on top of each other. Conversations replay. New worries show up. Even small things suddenly feel urgent. It can leave you wondering, “Why can’t I just relax like everyone...

Apps, books, and podcasts promote self-care are at an all-time high intensity. The term self-care has been used since the 1950s to describe practices that increase a person’s overall well-being. It involves intentional actions that nurture our mind, body, and soul. But worsening mental health trends reveal that self-care continues to be a growing need. In our hustle-culture, self-care often takes a back seat – to our harm. Look around. Everyone seems to be caught up in an overwhelming...

Stress impacts each of us in a variety of ways. Almost every person you encounter will talk about the stress of work, parenting, sports commitments, extended family obligations, and other struggles. Stress management serves as the guiding beacon amidst this tumult, offering a path to navigate the challenges of our stressful lives. It’s the art of finding equilibrium in the face of overwhelming pressures, a toolkit of strategies empowering us to tackle stress head-on. From small lifestyle...