Bearing Burdens

08/28/2026

08/28/2026

We are so happy to have the Pickens County Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center as a partner and a resource for us!

Thank you everyone that came out to celebrate with us!

08/18/2026

If you're stuck on a waitlist for mental health, you're not getting help... You're waiting.

We're here to help! Give us a call! Now accepting new patients in person and via telehealth!

706-851-4030

08/12/2026

Did you know that one of the 5 main symptoms of PTSD is actually intrusive thoughts?

Individuals with PTSD often experience intrusive thoughts related to the traumatic event. These can manifest as flashbacks, where the person feels as though they are reliving the trauma, or as unwelcome memories that frequently pop into the mind without warning.

08/08/2026

DID YOU KNOW?

Students in high school with serious depressive symptoms are twice as likely to drop out of school than other students. This is one of the most shocking facts about mental health in teens.

Get a mental health check-up for you and your kids this back to school season!

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Learning about some of the most important and interesting facts about mental health can help to raise awareness about mental health and well-being.

08/07/2026

We are so excited!!

Join us for 𝑩𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑩𝒖𝒓𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒔 ribbon cutting celebration and connect with local business leaders while celebrating this exciting new chapter.

𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝟕 | 𝟑𝟓 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝐀, 𝐉𝐚𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐫 | 𝟒:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌

We can't wait to celebrate with you! 🎉

07/31/2026

Feeling stressed? Read. Getting lost in a book can lower levels of cortisol, and other unhealthy stress hormones, by up to 68%.

07/30/2026

DID YOU KNOW?
Trauma physically alters the brain's wiring by shrinking the logical thinking center and causing the threat detector to grow hyperactive. This structural shift traps the nervous system in a "survival loop," where it treats everyday, harmless cues as immediate life-or-death dangers.

Amygdala Hijack: The brain's alarm system—the amygdala—becomes physically hyperactive. It stays stuck in the "on" position, flooding the body with survival hormones even when completely safe.

Prefrontal Cortex Shrinkage: The logical part of the brain responsible for reasoning, language, and emotional control actually loses gray matter volume. This makes it incredibly difficult for the brain to apply logic to override false danger signals.

Time Disconnection: Trauma disrupts the hippocampus, which indexes memories with time stamps. Because the hippocampus shrinks and underperforms under chronic stress, traumatic memories are stored as fragmented, raw sensory details. When triggered, the brain cannot differentiate between a past memory and a present threat, making flashbacks feel entirely real.

Joy Dampening: The continuous flood of stress chemicals can dull the brain's reward networks. This often leads to anhedonia—a trauma response where the brain temporarily loses its capacity to process dopamine, making previous hobbies feel flat or unexciting.

07/29/2026

DID YOU KNOW?

Mental health conditions are highly common, affecting about 1 in 5 U.S. adults. Despite this, over 28 million Americans with mental illness do not receive treatment, often due to high costs or stigma.

Key facts about mental health:
* Brain impact: Prolonged stress and untreated mental illnesses cause the body to continuously produce cortisol, which can physically alter brain structure and shrink areas like the hippocampus over time.

* Demographics: Depressive and anxiety disorders are about 50% more common in women than in men, though men die by su***de at a rate nearly 4 times higher than women.

* Early signs: Symptoms often start young. Up to 20% of youth have a diagnosed mental or behavioral health condition.

Resources:
* Mental Health America Screening Tool: mhanational.org/mental-health-screening-tools
* Psychology Today Directory: ://psychologytoday.com

If you are experiencing a crisis or need immediate support, please contact the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988, or visit 988lifeline.org.