From a young age, I had always thought about being a parent. It is a period in my life I was and continue looking forward to and maybe you can relate. Perhaps you grew up in a loving family in which you felt included and supported or maybe, it was the opposite. In either case,... Continue Reading →
Are you a teenager that suffers with anxiety attacks or panic attacks? Welcome to my club! Believe it or not, there are more members than you think. When I was first diagnosed with anxiety over a decade ago, I felt like there was something terribly wrong with me. After my first anxiety attack around sixteen,... Continue Reading →
“A walk in nature walks the soul back home.”- Mary Davis, social activist With Earth Day being April 22nd, we can think about how nature corresponds to mental health. In our everyday lives, we constantly hear that being outside in nature will benefit our mental health because we are not cooped up inside and we... Continue Reading →
It is so easy to blame ourselves for past failures. We think if only we had tried harder or been more careful, we could have avoided the outcome we are now facing. We may even beat ourselves up for not being able to accomplish something we really wanted. While it is important to learn from... Continue Reading →
It can be challenging to encourage a friend to seek counseling, especially if they are resistant to the idea. However, as a friend, it is essential to support them and encourage them to get the help they need. Here are some tips on how to encourage a friend to seek counseling: Express your concerns: Start... Continue Reading →
Female friendships are an essential part of life, especially in today's society. With the increasing emphasis on female empowerment and gender equality, women are now connecting with each other on deeper and more meaningful levels. They are forming bonds based on shared experiences, similar interests, and mutual support. Female friendships have become an important source... Continue Reading →
This month is national women's month, so I want to highlight the importance of representation and role models for girls. It is important for young girls to see women who look like them, in a variety of occupations and leadership roles. Seeing other women as plumbers, electricians, preachers and professors is so important in helping... Continue Reading →
With spring approaching, as parents you can start to think about different activities that you can do with your child to boost their mental health. When children are cooped up all winter long they can become anxious to want to play outside. As this anxiousness grows, it can start to affect other areas in their... Continue Reading →
“Studies have indicated that volunteering is great for your mental health. It has been shown to decrease stress levels, depression, anxiety, and boost your overall health and satisfaction with life” -Susan Albers, psychologist for Cleveland Clinic Individuals can use volunteering as a way to decrease their stress levels and to combat their feelings of depression... Continue Reading →
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