Don’t Just Travel the World: Immerse Yourself in the Culture!
What is Just Sadness and What is Depression?
Are You Getting Enough Sleep? The Impact of Poor Sleep Hygiene
Why You Can’t Dismiss Stress and How to Recognize the Source of Stressors
Agreement and Accountability: Long-Distance Gym Buddies Make Exercise Fun!
With Grace: Aging as Seen Through a TikTok Filter and the Fresh Insight of Youth
I’m a child of older parents and have experienced age through a different lens compared to my peers. Whether it’s my parents’ health in jeopardy or seeing so clearly that as I age my parents do, too – the concept and experience of aging is something I’ve always...
Just a Spoonful of…The Sweet Truth About Sugar: Addiction or Cure
We live in a world where real food has been taken over by fake food. We have fake flavor, fake fats, fake sweeteners, fake meat… The problem with all these fake ingredients is that they confuse the brain and leave you wanting. If that isn’t a recipe for depression...
What is Mentalpause as Opposed to Menopause? Understanding Life During the Change
Years ago, I worked with a wonderful woman who had a coffee cup that read, “I’m not forgetful, I’m in mentalpause.” And she LEFT the mug all over the place – near the coffee pot, in the ladies’ room, in my office – it was really rather funny. But it’s true! Women...
5 Women Creators Changing the Conversation Around BIPOC Mental Health
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...
Empowering BIPOC Mental Health with Cultural Sensitivity: Insights from Family Life Coach Nida Jawed
I was fortunate enough to get an e-meeting with Nida Jawed sometime last month. She is a renowned speaker, Family Life Coach with a mental health focus, and an advocate who has dedicated herself to promoting mental wellness and personal growth. Her enthusiasm and...
Meet Dr. Sandra León-Villa: Dismantling Negative Cycles in Latinx Mental Health to Promote Openness
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....
How Subconscious Beliefs and Feelings Can Impact Our Mental Well-Being
When we experience trauma or stressful events in life, we tend to pick up beliefs and feelings that we can hold onto without conscious awareness. Because trauma can often be the catalyst, we need to look at these beliefs from a different perspective. Sometimes,...
Middle Eastern Mental Health Awareness: Exploring the Impact of Cultural and Communal Expectations
Mental health and overall wellness consist of a balance of physical and emotional health. One’s feelings, responses to conflict, diet, and activity all contribute to the delicate equilibrium that can either promote or hinder one's holistic well-being. As mental...
Is This Right for Me? Knowing How to Find the Right Therapist for Your Mental Health Issues
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...
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,...
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