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Meet Mishaal Riaz! Therapist, Coach, and Public Speaker Breaking Barriers and Healing Wounds Through Counseling
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...
The Effects of Childhood Trauma on Adult Mental Health: Reframing the Experience
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....
Mental Well-being in Asian Populations: The “Model Minority” Stereotype and Unspoken Concerns
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,...
Celebrating BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month with Culture, Community and Connection
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 American Mental Health: Breaking Down a Stigma of Secrecy with Resources and Education
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...
Mental Health in the Hispanic Community: Do Cultural and Societal Beliefs Impact Latinx Wellness?
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...
Don’t Just Travel the World: Immerse Yourself in the Culture!
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...
In Her Own Words: How Holistic Psychiatry is Improving Patients’ Bodies and Minds
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...
Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy: Tackling Trauma with Human/Horse Interactions
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...
Q & A with Annette Presley: Registered Dietitian and Women-Focused Wellness Advocate
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: Podcast Host, Blogger, Self-Care Advocate, and 6x Published Author – and She’s Just 20!
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...
What is Just Sadness and What is Depression?
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...
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