Boca Behavioral Health blog

By Boca Behavioral Health April 20, 2026
Discover the basics of mental wellness and services available in Boca Raton. Perfect for beginners looking to improve their mental health in 2026.
Bare feet walking on green grass towards the sunlight.
By Allison “Alli" Garner January 9, 2026
As eastern philosophy travels into the western Zeitgeist, many individuals have heard of the term “earthing” as a means of centering and calming one’s self. Now this term, coined by new age practitioners, has had some popular traction with the “woo woo community” but does it stand up to scientific rigor? Let’s explore.
Row of matches on yellow background; one match burned.
By Anastasia Leondis October 14, 2025
As we are all still struggling with the far reaching effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, I wanted to re-share this past blog, with some current updates. An article in Psychology Today describes a new study that shows that people who engage in resistance training on a regular basis are less likely to be depressed.
Students walking on a path in front of a large red brick building with ornate architectural details.
By Anastasia Leondis August 27, 2025
I came across this blog that I wrote as my daughter was heading off to college; since then, she’s completed both her undergraduate and graduate degrees in Psychology and Mental Health Counseling. Go figure! I decided to repost because the information is helpful for parents who are sending their kids to college now, as well as a reminder to me how quickly this time passes.