Many people are reluctant about starting therapy or counseling. There are a number of unknowns and reasons that can create this hesitation. Therefore, we thought it would be good to address some common parts of...
You’ve decided to get professional help for the depression and anxiety you’ve been dealing with these last couple of months. After a few appointments with your new therapist, you feel like things just aren’t...
If you really needed help, who could you count on? You might think first of a friend your own age, and while they may be good at listening and empathizing with you, they might...
A few of your comments on previous articles mentioned that some of us feel looking back, we wish we would have opened up more with a therapist. What are your worries about opening up?...
It feels that there are a ton of products available recently to help your mental health, particularly with calming anxiety. Some use essential oils, or you may have heard of light lamps, and of...
QPOC, an acronym standing for “queer people of color,” are minorities in several ways. Not only are they racial minorities, but they are also members of the LGBTQ+ community. This intersectionality – the ways...
We all have things that we turn to when we need to improve our mood. Many also have things to turn to when depressive and anxiety symptoms start to surface. Coping mechanisms can be,...
One of the less commonly talked about aspects of mental illness is maintaining personal hygiene—more specifically, the inability to do so. This topic can be embarrassing for many people which is what contributes to...
You’ve likely heard that being a “morning person” can benefit one’s mental health significantly. You’ve probably seen a bunch of stories about how waking up with the and even before the sun helps people...
Feeling unheard is an experience that affects a lot of teens and young adults. A report from Mental Health America surveyed over 1,900 people aged 14 to 24, asking them about mental health and...
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