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At Crossover, we do more than provide our members with personalized care from an interdisciplinary care team. We also empower you to sustain good health by offering practical tools and skills that educate and motivate. From clearing up myths about mental health to the best tips and tricks for navigating your life and relationships, check this page often for useful content written by our dedicated mental health providers, just for you.

Asking for Help is Weak

Asking for help is not a sign of weakness. It is important to seek help when needed. Asking for help can be a sign of...

I Will Be Forced to Take Medication

Mental health treatment can include medication, talk therapy, and mindfulness techniques. Seeking treatment leads to ...

Therapy Will Make All Of My Bad Feelings Go Away for Good

Virtual therapy involves talking about present issues, not just childhood, and can be done from your own couch. Seek ...

Therapy Is For “Crazy” People

Therapy is for everyone, and dismissive terms like "crazy" doesn't help anyone. Life is messy and complicated, ther...

I’m Going to Lay on a Couch and Talk About My Childhood

Virtual therapy involves talking about present issues, not just childhood trauma, and can be done from the comfort of...

A Therapist Can’t Tell Me Anything I Don’t Already Know

Therapy can help you see what you're missing and give you tools to move forward.

Is It Stress or Anxiety? How to Know the Difference

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The words stress and anxiety are often used interchangeably, but they’re different and should be addressed in different ways.

Stress—pressure or tension that arises when we face a challenge or demand—is a reality of everyday life. Anxiety brings ongoing unease, fear, and worry that can affect the physical body in many ways.

This table compares stress and anxiety and can help you determine if you’re suffering from one or the other, or both. 

Intro to Therapy

It’s common to feel unsure (and maybe even overwhelmed) before starting therapy for the first time.

  • How do you know if you need therapy?
  • What happens in a session?
  • Which type of provider should you see?

 

In the four-part video series, our Mental Health Program Manager, Michael Boroff, answers commonly asked questions, including:

  • When to seek therapy
  • What you can expect in a therapy session
  • How to figure out which type of therapist is right for you
Introduction to Therapy

When to Seek Therapy

What Happens in Therapy

Who's Who in Therapy

Journaling Prompts

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Journaling can help you get clear on your thoughts and feelings, and it’s something anyone can do at any time—all you need is a few minutes and a notebook, tablet, or smartphone.

If you’re searching for inspiration for how to get started, here are some journaling prompts to help you begin. You can write as much or as little as you want in response to each prompt, and remember, there’s no “right way” to journal—just give it a try and see how you feel. Let the writing begin!

What areas of personal growth are most important to you right now?
If you could change one thing about your attitude toward something challenging in your life, what would it be?
Who is someone you look up to that you’ve met as an adult?
Which relationships in your life would you like to strengthen or otherwise change?
What are some of your recent achievements that you feel particularly proud of?
What are your goals for the week ahead? How can you set yourself up for success?
How do you imagine journaling being useful for you to achieve your personal or professional goals?
What is the most surprising thing you have learned about yourself from the practice of journaling?

If you feel like you’re suffering from stress or anxiety—or both—Crossover can help. Schedule a behavioral health screening today.

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