Ok, right off the bat, this article is going to be biased. I’m a therapist writing about why therapy is so great and why the myths about therapy are wrong. HOWEVER, there are plenty of myths that exist about therapy that really are [...]
What better way to celebrate Earth Day than adopting a few of your own plant babies? As the spring weather warms up the winter soil, beautiful flowers and fruits blossom all around us. What if nature’s healthful benefits could be a small oasis [...]
How has your mental health been affected over the past year? Life as we know it has been completely turned upside down. Tragic loss, political and social turmoil, economic and financial stress, and the list goes on. It’s overwhelming, and it’s okay to be struggling. [...]
2020 has been a year of consistent uncertainty and endless adjustments. Through having to adjust our way of life while also dealing with the ever-present burden of the unknown, it can become difficult to prioritize our wellness. It is easy to put our own wellness [...]
As we say farewell to the tumultuous year that we’ve all experienced, we may want to completely forget it and move right into 2021. It’s a tradition to enter the new year with some sort of a resolution list, but let’s not do that this [...]
I had a thought awhile back, “If fall is everyone’s favorite season, then why are we all so afraid of change?” The leaves turning amber and shades of scarlet demonstrates annually that change is beautiful. So, in this time, how do we embrace the numerous [...]
What is emotional wellness? It means that you are handling and expressing your feelings in positive ways. Those who are emotionally healthy are able to cope with daily stressors, keep their problems in perspective and bounce back from life’s curveballs. It’s important to note that [...]
July is more than just beach days and barbecues—it’s Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. This month was dedicated to the unique struggles that underrepresented groups face and the disparity in mental health care. According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), racial and [...]
Many things have changed since the unwelcomed arrival of COVID-19, disrupting our daily schedules. Some of us are now working from home or not working at all, which causes quite a bit of stress. The sudden shift in routine could mean that some of [...]
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and has been observed since 1949 by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and various mental health practitioners across the country. According to NAMI 1 in 5 adults in America will experience mental illness this year; that equates to about 6.5 million Americans. It’s [...]
