Men’s Mental Health. What does that bring up for you? For some that might sound like an oxymoron. Shedding light on common challenges, myths, and stigmas hopefully will create a safe space for the conversation on men’s mental health.
June is Pride Month. A time for our LGBTQIA+ community members to celebrate individuality acknowledge those who came before us, and pave the way for those after.
Understanding the complications and the questions of whether divorce is right for you can be overwhelming. It is important to know that there are different types of therapy available to help you in each stage of divorce.
One great way to learn more about mental health-related topics is by listening to podcasts. Read about the 13 best mental health podcasts of 2021.
Racism has plagued America for centuries, making it impossible for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) to go about their lives unscathed. It can appear in many forms, and each takes a toll on mental health. The systemic racism in this country has caused disparities proven to affect all aspects of life – income, education, incarceration rates, healthcare access, and more.
In honor of Maternal Mental Health month, Tara Javidan, LCPC, CADC, has written an eye-opening blog post about maternal mental health and her own personal experience of becoming a mother during a pandemic.
The world is experiencing unprecedented times, where personal preferences, our outlets to decompress or express ourselves, and the seemingly normal activities that brought us joy—all have been stripped from us during a wave of uncertainty. The COVID-19 pandemic has hit us all, some harder than others. With uncertainty, comes fear, and with fear, comes feelings of isolation, sadness, frustration, and mental exhaustion.
“#MeToo.” A phrase coined by Tarana Burke on MySpace in 2006. A phrase that was created by Tarana to create a movement aimed to highlight the pervasiveness of sexual assault, increase awareness, and foster a sense of empathy, connection, and subsequent empowerment for women who have been sexually abused.
Read how alcohol impacts our mental health, when it may be important to not drink alcohol, and what may indicate that someone is struggling with alcohol.
You may often hear the term, “neurotic,” thrown around in casual conversations, perhaps labeling a friend or foe. But what does the declaration really mean? What was once considered a broad category of conditions associated with poor functioning, anxiety, and depression, is now a generalization of high-strung, tense, or moody individuals. So wherein lies the truth?
