Summer is officially here. For many people, that means fun-filled days of sunshine, warmth, and adventure. However, for those that experience Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) during the warmer months, it can mean another season of depression, anxiety, and distress. Seasonal Affective Disorder is often associated with winter, but it can also affect certain people during…

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, so we’d like to take a moment to talk about why it’s important to challenge the stigma surrounding mental health. Mental Health Awareness Month (and Mental Health Awareness Week, which runs this year from May 15 – May 21) is a time when individuals and organizations worldwide come together…

Anxiety can be a debilitating feeling, and it may seem to amplify when being around people. Although public anxiety is something that millions of people suffer from, it can be a challenge to manage it effectively. If you’re struggling with anxiety, you might find comfort in knowing that there are techniques that can help manage…

A healthy relationship between two people has shown to offer multiple benefits. It can reduce stress, increase happiness, and improve your overall physical and mental health. It won’t always be easy, but the work it takes to establish a solid romantic foundation will set couples up for success in the future. Whether you’ve just entered…

Cornerstone celebrated our 13th annual Dancing with Local Stars on February 3rd, 2023. It was a night to remember as seven duos came together to compete for the ALL-STAR title. From hip-hop renditions to rock musicals, these teams showed off their dancing skills for a good time and a good cause. The fabulous teams that…

Congratulations on your engagement! It’s an exciting time for you and your partner. It’s also a chance to get to know each other on a deeper level before your big day. Premarital, or pre-marriage, counseling offers multiple benefits to couples looking for help in starting their marriage on a solid foundation. Pre-marriage couples counseling isn’t…

Experiencing loss is a major life event. Many people go through immense emotional distress or trauma, and not just at the time the loss happens. While the holidays are known to be one of the hardest times of year for people navigating grief, there is unfortunately no timeline for pain. In this blog, we hope…

It’s that time again – the holidays are all around us. For some, that means family gatherings, fun holiday festivities, and the most wonderful time of the year. For others, the holidays are difficult to handle and can bring up uncomfortable or unpleasant emotions. Changes in weather, shorter daylight hours, and the feeling of not…

October marks a special month for Cornerstone each year as we celebrate the anniversary of our grand opening. This year, we’re proud to celebrate our 75th Jubilee Anniversary. Exactly 75 years ago, a group of concerned citizens saw a need for child and family services that included mental health counseling. Thanks to this group, the…

The Suicide Awareness Voices of Education provides the following data about suicide rates in 2020: An average of 125 American people die by suicide every day. In 2020 alone, 45,979 people took their own lives, with the number of attempts being much larger. Approximately 1,149,475 suicide attempts are made annually in the United States. These…