8 Organizations Advocating for Equity in Mental Health Care
Many marginalized communities are not able to access quality mental health care. This is due to injustices that stem from oppression, discrimination, unjust policies, and a lack of insurance coverage. […]
How to Get Out of a Funk
Lots of us have been in a funk before, this means that we feel some sadness or unmotivated. This is totally normal to the human experience and can encourage us […]
How to Calm Down Quickly: 9 Things You Can Do Right Now
Stress sometimes finds its way into our life, and this can even make it difficult for us to keep up with daily life. Stress has been proven to even lower […]
How to Know When It’s Time to See a Therapist
It can oftentimes be hard to know when it’s time to see a therapist. Throughout our lives many of us may have considered taking a therapy session or two. Knowing […]
How Narcissistic Abuse Can Cause C-PTSD
Understanding C-PTSD begins with realizing that it is not an official diagnosis but a combination of symptoms in response to trauma. The American Psychiatric Association is currently working on including […]
What Is Emotional Abuse?
Emotional abuse can happen in a variety of ways, usually by manipulating or controlling another persons emotions. The most common forms of emotional abuse happen among people who are in […]
What to Do When You Have No Motivation
A lack of motivation can sometimes be the biggest obstacle to overcome. Being unmotivated may hinder our progress on goals, work, and daily responsibilities. If you are dealing with being […]
9 in 10 Teachers Need More Resources to Care for Students’ Mental Health
Last year 2023, Verywell Mind surveyed 1000 highschool and middle school students for Verywell Minds Mental Health in the Classroom Study. Teachers reported their experiences in handling mental health issues, […]
The Link Between Happiness and Health
There is a profound interplay between happiness and health, both impacting the vitality of the other. Research confirms that happiness does affect one’s health, so that age old saying “laughter […]
What Is EMDR Therapy?
EMDR ( Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a type of psychotherapy used to reduce distress associated with traumatic memories and experiences. This form of therapy uses left-right (bilateral) stimulation […]