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Survive the Holiday Hustle: A Guide to Self-Kindness Amidst Seasonal Blues

Tis the season to be jolly, right? But what if the carol of the holidays is drowned out by a symphony of seasonal blues? If you find...

Navigating the 30s Slump: When Life Feels Like a Puzzled Maze

Ever hit your mid thirties and felt like you were starring in your own version of Groundhog Day? You're not alone. Picture this: a gnarly...

Wide Awake Woes: Busting Insomnia Myths and Navigating Sleepless Nights

Ever lay in bed, staring at the ceiling, thinking your pillow might be plotting against you? Welcome to the insomniac's secret...

What are the worst symptoms of anxiety?

I recently had an experience where I was sitting at the emergnecy room due to an emergency with my son. While we waited, I did what any...

Does PTSD ever go away?

June is national PTSD awareness month. Many of us have heard of the term PTSD, which stands for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. PTSD is a...

ideas for minimizing screen time for more PCEs— positive childhood experiences

Relationships and environments that are safe, stable, and nurturing are essential for children and families to thrive. To prevent adverse...

Raising awareness for International Men's Health Week June 2023

In a couple weeks we will celebrate International Men's Health Week. Here's how you can join and support this important week. Several...

The power of the 8-second hug and 5 ways hugs boost mental health

Did you know? Researchers are finding that hugs are powerful tools for mental health! We all know that a hug can help us during a...

Have you heard of "revenge sleep"? Cause it's real.

Social media platforms introduced us to the new term "revenge sleep". As a psychology term, it isn't an official diagnosis, but we see...

I can't seem to stop thinking about my trauma. Why is that?

Not being able to stop thinking about trauma is a part of the clinical definition of trauma.

Is mental health an excuse to miss school?

As a kid, I remember the days when my mom and I would play hooky. As long as my grades were good and my responsibilities were taken care...

What are the 10 childhood traumas?

Have you heard of ACEs before? ACEs stands for Adverse Childhood Experiences. It refers to events experienced in childhood that have...

How do you know when you need to see a therapist?

It might seem like everyone is seeing a therapist nowadays, but this perception couldn’t be further from the truth. In 2019, according to...