“I’m fine.” “I’m doing okay.” How often have you said those words about yourself, without really unpacking just what it is that you’re going through? It can be easy to underestimate your problems and brush off discussing your mental health concerns on rainy days...
Within all of us, there is an inner child who carries the wounds left by the negative or traumatic experiences we had in our childhood. This inner child is often the source of our insecurities and anxieties, and when left unhealed, can hold us back from truly...
Red light therapy (abbreviated as RLT) is one of science’s newest aids for healthy living. Many of us think of RLT merely as a cosmetic tool for eclectic salons, but this technology involves much more than just skincare. Researchers have found that red...
Before we get into hormone replacement therapy, we need to address the elephant in the room. Menopause is a normal life stage we should embrace wholeheartedly, not a disease we need to treat or a condition we should be ashamed of or dread. This is a stage of life...
As anyone's calling develops, Dr. Soyini Hawkins MD, MPH, FACOG intuitively always wanted to work in women’s health care, even before she had any real exposure to medicine. She was dissuaded from entering this particular field, but she knew it was a good fit...
As the end of July brings BIPOC Mental Health month to a close, it is important to continue shedding light on the unique mental health challenges and experiences of individuals from diverse backgrounds. While everyone is affected by mental health differently, each...
It's sadly a common occurrence for Latinx people to approach therapy with hesitation. After all, our community has stigmatized any mention of mental health. We are raised to be self-resilient and strong, but this tendency has made many of us suffer in silence....
Mental health issues, or any health issues, are stressful to handle. A licensed and experienced professional who understands your unique needs makes healing easier. At a time when emotions overwhelm you and you need an expert’s intervention, identifying a therapist...
In a world where mental health resources are often scarce, Mishaal Riaz, a passionate counselor, educator, and advocate, is breaking down barriers and offering a safe haven for those in need. Her unique background, personal experiences, and unwavering dedication to...
Many of us have experienced trauma throughout our lives. The loss of a parent or the sudden onset of an illness grabs hold of our hearts and changes our life path. But going through this experience as a child shapes the very path that we are destined to walk on....