Suicide is a pressing public health issue that affects individuals and communities worldwide. Despite increased awareness and efforts to address mental health, suicide remains a leading cause of death. Understanding how to identify the signs that someone may be struggling and knowing how to offer [...]
“If you bring forth what is within you, what you bring forth will save you. If you do not bring forth what is within you, what you do not bring forth will destroy you.” - Gospel of Thomas This month I’ve been thinking and writing about the [...]
Without a doubt, we live in a society that consistently promotes productivity – always moving on to the next thing, accomplishing a myriad of goals, and constantly striving to outperform others. Things are always moving and changing, and sometimes it may seem that we have [...]
As humans, we experience emotions. This is a non-negotiable fact, as much as we may try to suppress them or may not fully understand them. Our emotions play an integral role in our well-being as they influence our thoughts and behaviors and help us connect, [...]
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. This disorder affects individuals across all walks of life and can have profound impacts on their daily functioning. Despite increased awareness, many misconceptions still surround PTSD, [...]
Did you know that you can get SAD in the summer? You may be familiar with the winter blues, but summer depression, although less common, is another way in which Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) can manifest itself with the changing of the temperatures and overall [...]
Getting the most nutrition for your food budget starts with a little extra planning before you shop. There are many ways to save money on the foods that you eat. Here are some budget-friendly tips for eating right. Cook more, eat out less Eating out [...]
Mental Health is Health, and it's vital to care for our overall well-being. However, many of us tend to overlook or neglect our mental health. It's a common belief that evaluating your mental well-being requires complex courses of action, including appointments with professionals, in-depth discussions, [...]
Self-care, though having been more popularized by mainstream media and the rise of mental health awareness, is still a foreign term to some. Simply put, self-care means taking care of yourself in doing things that you enjoy and that fill up your cup – meaning, [...]
What is the conditioned self and what is the authentic self? This is something I think about a lot and something I talk to my clients about all the time. I think about how people are doing mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and physically. I think about [...]
