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....
It is well known, as reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), that mental health issues are common in the United States, with more than one in five American adults living with a mental health illness. Specifically for the Asian population,...
The past ten years have witnessed a surge in discussions about and advocacy for mental health awareness. Celebrities now speak openly about struggling with depression, therapy services such as Better Help have increased in popularity, and over 48 million Instagram...
African Americans have been raised to be tough on the outside to deal with the harsh realities of life such as racism, police brutality, and social unrest. They have been taught to have thick skin, to overlook things or ignore them, and lack the luxury of being...
The Latinx community is composed of diverse groups stretching far and wide from the tip of South America to the start of North America, ending with Mexico. Their rich traditions and practices are preserved by a population of 639 million worldwide, with 63 million...
In a world of 7,151 different languages across 195 countries, an adventure with new experiences and opportunities awaits you. Each country, town, and village hold a unique set of customs, values, and traditions. As a wanderlust myself, I seek authentic cultural...
My goal is to educate people so that they don't have to go down the path of mainstream psychiatry, which is just about using medications. However, mental wellness is not just achieved with psychiatric medications. In fact, mental well-being has nothing to do with...
Life can include blessings involving one’s profession and one’s passion. This is true for Dr. Vicki Kirsch and her lifelong love of horses. Dr. Vicki Kirsch, Master of Social Work (MSW), Master of Arts (MA), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), is an Associate...
It’s not every day you have access to the skills and expertise of a registered dietitian with 30 years of experience in improving women’s health. Yet that’s who I had the opportunity to connect with – our community’s own, Annette Presley. As part of our It’s OKAY!...
Zara Jones is an inspiration; she is a podcast host, blogger, self-care advocate, and a published author of six books who encourages others to prioritize self-care and their mental health. Through her vulnerability, Zara inspires others to be vulnerable with...
The most important thing for people everywhere who will read and hopefully share this article is the list of ways to seek help whenever someone feels sad, depressed, out of sync with the world, suicidal, or out of sorts in any way. If you’re not sure, but you don’t...
Her Nexx Chapter invites all women to It’s OKAY! Pause, Breathe, Proceed on Thursday, May 25 at 6:00 pm Central time/7:00 pm Eastern time. Timed to live stream during National Mental Health Awareness Month, the event aims to empower women with knowledge, resources,...
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