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Story by Brandon LaChance

The word change is one we can all relate to in one way or another.

Whether we take it well, poorly, or just go with the flow, we all experience many changes throughout the years in different ways: body size, hairstyles, clothing, train of thought, religious views, political views, jobs, spouses, vehicles, locations, and more.

Our society does the same thing as it changes and evolves. One of society’s biggest noticeable changes in recent times is the way we perceive stress, anxiety, and mental health issues. Once upon a time, all of us said, ‘I’m okay,’ ‘Nothing is wrong,’ or shimmied our way out of a conversation when asked, ‘Are you okay?’

Every day, more and more people are recognizing stress, anxiety, and mental health complications and are realizing they’re not okay and need help.

In the Illinois Valley, Maitri Path to Wellness in La Salle and Arukah Institute of Healing in Princeton are two top destinations for counseling.

“There is positive stress that gets us to do things like go to a job interview or fill out an application. But sometimes that stress gets overwhelming, and then it creates anxiety,” said