Crisis Hotline
If you or someone you care about is in crisis, time is of the essence. Take some time now to check out a national resource we are lucky to have in the U.S.: the National...
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How to Deal with Cyber Bullies
Bullying and harassment are unacceptable whether it takes place in person or online. First and foremost when it comes to bullying, it’s important to remember that it is not your fault. Bullying is not just...
Alternatives to the Language We Use
In American society, a lot of words are casually kicked around that have the power to be stigmatizing, insulting, and harmful. Almost everyone is guilty of it; you find out that your friends suddenly...
Professional Spotlight: Dr. Chugani and Dialectical Behavior Therapy
The SOVA team recently had the exciting opportunity to sit down with Dr. Carla Chugani, Ph.D., LPC, a licensed professional counselor that specializes in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). DBT is a type of...
It’s the Little Things and the Joy They Bring
“Searched high and low for a place Where I can lay my burdens down Ain’t nothin’ in the whole wide world Like the peace that I have found (It’s the little things) It’s...
Wear Your Label
Wear Your Label is an online store that creates clothing to get the conversation started about mental illness. Their profound motto is: “It’s okay not to be okay.” Wear Your Label makes clothing that...
Social Media Can Induce Feelings of Anxiety
Social media can produce high levels of stress and anxiety. Sharing and posting aspects of your life with others is the purpose of social media but it can lead to negative outcomes. These negative outcomes can...
Mental Health & Changes in Functioning
In order for mental health concerns to be considered a disorder, the individual usually must present “significant distress or disability in social, occupational, or other important activities” (DSM 5). These vast changes in functioning...
Female Celebrities Discuss Mental Health
Check out this video of some awesome celebrities discussing their experiences with mental illness and working on mental health. These women are using their platform to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health. Did one...
Mental Health Check-up
A Brief Mental Health Check-up Take five minutes and ask yourself these questions! The American Psychiatric Association is a great resource to use when you are interested in gaining more knowledge about mental health! Let...
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