Untangled Minds PLLC

12/18/2025

12/18/2025

While the holidays can be filled with joy, for some they feel very heavy. Please remember are not alone!

12/16/2025

Seasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D.) is more than “winter blues.” As daylight decreases, many people experience changes in mood, energy, sleep patterns, and motivation that can impact their daily functioning.

Common signs of S.A.D. may include:
• Persistent low mood
• Fatigue or low energy
• Changes in sleep or appetite
• Difficulty concentrating
• Loss of interest in activities you usually enjoy

The good news is that S.A.D. is treatable. Therapy can help you understand patterns, build coping strategies, and support your mental well-being through seasonal changes.

In addition to therapy, some helpful strategies may include:
• Increasing exposure to natural light when possible
• Maintaining a consistent sleep routine
• Engaging in regular physical movement
• Staying socially connected, even when energy feels low
• Practicing mindfulness or stress-management techniques

Some people consider supplements or light-based treatments to manage symptoms. It’s important to consult with a medical doctor or healthcare provider before starting any supplements or making changes to your treatment plan, as individual needs and medical histories vary.

For more information about Seasonal Affective Disorder, you can visit the National Institute of Mental Health:

🔗 https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/seasonal-affective-disorder

If you notice your mood shifting as the seasons change, you don’t have to navigate it alone. Support is available, and help can make a meaningful difference.

12/09/2025

11/21/2025

St. Louis DBT now has open spots available in their Young adult DBT and the LGBTQIA DBT groups. Participants can keep their current therapists! Call or email us today to reserve your spot.
314-932-7415
info@stldbt.com
www.stldbt.com

11/20/2025

We honor the lives lost to anti-trans violence — and stand with the trans community in the fight for safety, respect, and accessible mental health support.

Here are some NAMI resources for people in the trans community:

- Hope Starts With Us: Pride & LGBTQ+ Mental Health: nami.org/HSWU-PrideAndLGBTQ

- Identity & Cultural Dimensions: LGBTQ+: nami.org/lgbtq

- NAMI Blog: Using Our Voice to Protect the Mental Health of the LGBTQ+ Community: nami.org/blog-usingourvoice

- NAMI HelpLine Knowledge Article: Are there any mental health resources specifically for the LGBTQI community? nami.org/helpline-lgbtqresources-english | nami.org/helpline-lgbtqresources-espanol

- NAMI HelpLine Knowledge Article: How can I find an LGBTQI-affirming mental health provider? English: nami.org/helpline-lgbtqaffirming-english | Español: nami.org/helpline-lgbtqaffirming-spanish

11/20/2025

November 19 is International Men's Day.

Today, we can also affirm that men can be vulnerable, can cry, and remind men that its ok not to be ok.

Share these words to help raise awareness.

11/14/2025

Audrey & Nataly had the best time at the annual EIU Play Therapy Conference today with Dr. April Duncan!

Children process and learn naturally through play. Play therapy is a process of being with the child in the way thay is most natural to them!

To learn more about play therapy and its benefits, check out this link: http://cpt.unt.edu/what-play-therapy

10/13/2025

💚 OCD is real, complex, and treatable. Let’s talk about it and end the stereotypes.

📖 Read Audrey’s blog post to learn more: https://www.untangledmindspllc.com/blog/ocd

📚 Additional resources:
NAMI: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/obsessive-compulsive-disorder-ocd

CMI: https://childmind.org/guide/teachers-guide-to-ocd-in-the-classroom/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20384137085&gbraid=0AAAAADxqHB_oQZljsJAj8G6Yvo69aDm4p&gclid=Cj0KCQjw8p7GBhCjARIsAEhghZ1o0tpHAHdkoWR31tsAksyE78pi5iIVc5w3OdoN7alrZ5hpgQ2kKAwaAma8EALw_wcB

NHS: https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/mental-health/mental-health-self-help-guides/obsessive-compulsive-disorder-ocd-self-help-guide/

10/12/2025

Community Resource:

Land of Lincoln Legal Aid, along with its partners, presents St. Clair & Madison Counties Change Your Legal Name for Free Clinic on November 7, 2025.

(Must be 18+, an Illinois Resident and meet Eligibility Guidelines. Space is limited. Must register by October 10th.)

For more information or to register, please see the QR code on the flyer below.

10/10/2025

Today, on World Mental Health Day (October 10th), we highlight this year’s theme:
“Access to Services – Mental Health in Catastrophes and Emergencies.”

During crises—whether natural disasters, conflict, or pandemics—mental health care is often the first to be overlooked and the last to be restored. Yet, emotional recovery is just as vital as physical healing.

Let’s work toward a world where everyone has access to mental health support, even in the most challenging times. 💚

Learn more and find resources:

Education Support: https://www.educationsupport.org.uk/world-mental-health-day-toolkit/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=13625466140&gbraid=0AAAAADsIh_qVRGR89er6vL8J53Zt-TbqN&gclid=Cj0KCQjw8p7GBhCjARIsAEhghZ2GJaXPbtZVVNkYNBTFwn619OB_UWWBFbUfvYbpC9HkLfQKAvP4ZU4aAkZ8EALw_wcB

World Mental Health Day: https://wmhdofficial.com/

School Of Kindness: https://schoolofkindness.org/world-mental-health-day

Discovery Education: https://www.discoveryeducation.com/details/discovery-education-supports-world-mental-health-day-with-new-free-resources-for-students-and-educators/

WHO: https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-mental-health-day/2025