Mental Health

An updated Mental Health Care Grant is available to all OSU students, at any campus, who has outstanding mental health care expenses that have occurred since 1/1/2024. The awards can be up to $2,000. Funds are currently available, and all OSU students are encouraged to apply. If you need assistance with documentation, please reach out. We are always happy to help. Want…

When I joined Holistic Consultation in 2016, I was not aware of how often politics and election stress would come up in my therapy sessions. While it was frequent in 2016, it has become increasingly present over the years. My personal and professional values align with staying engaged, aware, and involved in what is happening.…

Receiving an ADHD diagnosis can be a life-changing moment, bringing relief, clarity, and apprehension. For many, it explains years of challenges, misunderstandings, and struggles. However, accepting and embracing this diagnosis is essential for personal growth and well-being. Here’s how self-acceptance can be cultivated following an ADHD diagnosis, even amidst societal stigma.   Embrace Your Diagnosis   Acknowledging your ADHD is a powerful act…

Holistic Consultation is proud to be the newest member of The Clintonville Area Business Association The Clintonville Area Business Association is a valuable asset for our community and for local businesses. The organization supports the Clintonville area through community development, collaborative projects, partnerships, advocacy and education. You can learn more about the association and the…

­­­Traditional treatments for ADHD include medications and behavioral therapy, but recent research highlights the potential benefits of probiotics in managing ADHD symptoms. Probiotics, live microorganisms that improve gut health, may influence ADHD by enhancing the gut-brain axis—a communication system between the gut and the brain. Emerging studies suggest that certain probiotic strains can improve cognitive function and reduce symptoms in individuals…

Having a system for your essential items, like your wallet and keys, offers more than just the practical advantage of locking and unlocking doors. It’s like mastering a symphony, where each key is an essential note contributing to the harmony of your day. 1. Reduces Stress and Anxiety Imagine these as the instruments in your…

Summer can be a lot of fun, but for college students, it can be a tough transition. After the stress of finals and wrapping up the semester, it’s nice to have a break. However, the changes and social demands that come with summer break can make it tricky to support your mental health. It can…

Given the recent tragedy at The Ohio State Universities Graduation, we’d like to use this issue of the newsletter to provide tips and strategies for coping with grief, especially after a tragedy in a community. Being present during a tragedy is traumatic, and a tragedy on such an emotionally significant day can bring up all…

Not accessing our core emotions (joy, sadness, fear, disgust, excitement, anger, and desire/sexual excitement) and letting them “ride the wave” of emotion might be what’s at play. Defenses are strategies we use (intentionally or unintentionally) that keep us from feeling our emotions/sensations. Some examples of defenses are: humor, perfectionism, procrastination, dissociation, intellectualizing, apathy, changing the…