by Ken Potts I'm going to let you in on a professional secret. There is an effective, efficient, and inexpensive treatment for mild depression or anxiety. Feeling down in the... read more →
The cause of youth stress in Naperville was the focus of the recently released 2018 State of the Kids report. The report was based on the results of an October... read more →
" Hope cannot be delivered by a medical prescription. Yet we know it is essential for mental health. Hope allows us to live today, here, now, even as it orients us... read more →
If you or someone you know is experiencing depression, anxiety, eating disorders, bullying, suicidal thoughts or any other painful emotion, please text REACH to 741741 to connect with a trained... read more →
by Ken Potts I don't know all the anthropological, sociological, or practical reasons for dividing days into months and months into years. But beginning (or is it ending) each year... read more →
By Monica Guilhot Chartrand A caregiver is a family member or paid helper who regularly looks after a child or a sick, elderly, or disabled person. Family caregivers refer to... read more →
Resilience or the ability to adapt well to adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats or even significant sources of stress, can help children manage tension and feelings of anxiety and uncertainty. As... read more →
October is National Depression Awareness Month. One of the more common misconceptions about depression is that depressed people are simply very, very sad. Consequently, people suffering from depression are often... read more →
At any given time, 1 in 17 adults and 1 in 6 youth are considering suicide. Most persons with thoughts of suicide go unrecognized—even though most all are, directly or... read more →
by Dr. Genalin Niere-Metcalf I am a spiritual director. I am a clinical psychologist. I am both. I am present to both of these parts of myself whether I am... read more →
SamaraCare wants the importance of mental health, access to mental health and the pursuit of mental health to be pervasive. Brandon Marshall's open and honest dialogue goes a long way... read more →
Everyone regularly experiences anxiety, from minor concerns such as getting the grocery shopping done on time to major stress such as the health or safety of a loved one. It... read more →
by Ken Potts I had a chance the other night to watch one of my all time favorite flicks ‑ "Ordinary People." I especially appreciate the character portrayed by actor... read more →
SamaraCare wants the importance of mental health, access to mental health and the pursuit of mental health to be pervasive. It’s time to talk about mental health openly and honestly,... read more →
by Reverend Dr. Ken Potts Healing takes time. And often healing emotional and spiritual wounds takes more time than healing those which involve other parts of who we are. I... read more →
SamaraCare helps people achieve their greatest potential by being compassionate and spirit-led counselors, consultants and advocates. We know mental health is a difficult subject for some, but it doesn’t have... read more →
by Rev. Dr. Kenneth Potts, D. Min, MS, LCPC, LMFT Every so often, I hear things like: "Sure I've got some things bothering me. I'd like someone to talk them... read more →
Our staff was asked to share words of wisdom with a confirmation class. Here is what they had to say! Be nice Be humble Be determined Dedication and persistence pays... read more →
The holiday season can be a time of joy and celebration, but it can also be a time when many of us succumb to the stress of expecting the “perfect”... read more →
Depression probably makes you think of symptoms such as feeling sad and anxious. While those are common symptoms, it’s important to remember that depression can cause physical symptoms, too. People... read more →