What does it take to build and maintain a strong and healthy relationship? While movies and television would lead you to believe that relationships are self sustaining and effortless, the reality is that they require your time, intention, and care. Relationships are work (yes- work!) but we are here to make that work a little easier. Read about six things you can do today to support a healthy relationship and reach out to us at Mind Body Seven if you still have questions or are interested in learning more about couples counseling.

Type II diabetes is a modern epidemic for which an integrative approach can be extremely effective. Today we discuss how socializing can be an effective treatment option for those suffering from the disease.

Despite its benefits, frequent overuse of the internet can lead to addiction with detrimental effects, not unlike those associated with substance abuse or other behavioral addictions.

As an integrative child psychiatrist, Dr. Beata Lewis often considers diet and nutrition when treating clients for a range of mental health issues. Here, she discusses current research that is solidifying the connection between mood and food among children.

What is telemental health and is it right for you? Technology is now making access to quality mental healthcare possible for millions of people for who have limited access to in-person care. Having remote access to mental health help is a great option for a multitude of circumstances, but it also has its limitations. Read more to find out if it could be right for you.

Thanks to telemedicine, access to quality, affordable healthcare is easier than ever before. For many people, telepsychiatry and telepsychotherapy may be the optimal way to either establish or continue mental healthcare treatment. Mind Body Seven, like many mental health practices, recognizes the importance of telemedicine and increasingly offers remote mental health services for patients and clients for whom in-patient appointments are difficult or no longer possible.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a well researched, highly effective treatment option for those suffering from generalized anxiety disorder or GAD. Here, Dr. Beata Lewis discusses how changes in thought and behavior can radically improve quality of life for those suffering from GAD.

Selfies have become a widespread phenomenon. From documenting our everyday life to vacations and special occasions, selfies have become commonplace on social media. Learn more about selfies and whether or not our cultural obsession with them should be alarming.

Gender dysphoria (also known as gender identity disorder) is characterized by definitive and persistent feelings of identification with the opposite gender

A number of studies reveal that children of same-sex couples may be doing better than children in the general population when it comes physical health and overall well-being

A growing volume of research emphasizes the importance of including ACT in combination with traditional pain rehabilitation dynamics.

A solid body of research points suggests that maintaining good social connections can benefit your mental health.

Some research is suggesting that couples who start their relationships online are more likely to have a healthier marriage than their counterparts who actually met in person.

Substantial scientific evidence supports the notion that music can play a role in the improvement of mental health.

Studies show that even mild dehydration can have a significant impact on your mood, energy, and even your ability to think clearly.

If you're determined to avoid taking the medication route to get more sleep, you may want to consider some natural remedies for insomnia.

If you're really trying to get a handle on your anger, you may want to take a closer look at your diet.

A growing body of research supports mindfulness as an effective treatment approach for adults with PTSD

An abundance of research reveals that cognitive behavioral therapy can be very effective in treating adolescent depression.

New guidance from the American College of Physician suggests that cognitive behavioral therapy should be a "first-line" treatment for insomnia.