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How To Use Instagram’s New “Take A Break” Feature
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - Instagram implemented a “Take a break” feature on Tuesday. When scrolling too long, a break reminder pops up. “Too much of anything can be a bad thing,” said Luke Severt, licensed professional counselor at Behavioral Health Clinic in Wausau....

The Connection Between Sleep and ADHD
Everyone can agree that we’re not in tip-top shape without a good night’s sleep. Unfortunately, it’s on trend for our population to miss out on the amount of sleep we really need to be able to function effectively during the day. It can also be difficult to...

As Daylight Saving Comes To An End, Seasonal Affective Disorder Intensifies
Counselors at Behavioral Health Clinic in Wausau noticed that seasonal affective disorder is setting in sooner than usual this year for many. With darker and colder days people with Seasonal Affective Disorder or S.A.D for short are feeling fatigued, depressed, and...

Trick or Treating: How Old is Too Old? (And the Problem with that Question)
It’s getting to be that time of year again; leaves are turning colors, decorations are on the shelves, and kids are thinking about upcoming costumes and candy. Halloween is a favorite holiday for many children (and adults) and it’s not hard to see why. Who wouldn’t...

Falling Back Into YOU!
As school begins, daylight lessens, and the weather changes, we encourage you to fall back into activities you enjoy this season. The goal is to do something enjoyable either by yourself or with your favorite humans, while enhancing your mental health. This is a...

Eating Disorders Don’t Have a Look
The struggles of having an eating disorder, or a dysfunctional relationship with food is very real. In my therapeutic work with teens and adults, I have been an intimate observer, supporter, challenger, educator, advocate, and firm believer in the ability to regain a...

Finding Peace in a Busy World
Where in the world have the past few months gone? Summer came and went before we knew it and Fall is ahead of us. Fall is my favorite time of year, not to hot and not to cold. The leaves change colors and everything pumpkin comes out. Yes, I am that girl, Pumpkin...

Local Counselor Encourages Veterans To Try a Different Form of Therapy
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - The United States withdrawal from Afghanistan may bring back past trauma for some veterans. That’s why a local licensed counselor, Luke Severt, wanted to tell them about an option for dealing with it. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing...

Why Are Your Kids Having Meltdowns After School When Teachers Report Perfect Behavior In Class?
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - After a perfect behavior day at school, your kids return home and let their walls down. That’s when the meltdown comes. What some parents may not know is that this is completely normal and common. “Parents are not alone, a lot of kids go home and...

NICU Awareness Month
September is the month of many important things. It’s the start of school, the beginning of pumpkin spice everything, and for some it shines a light on a seldom spoken about topic: the mental effects on parents of children whose lives began in the Neonatal Intensive...