I’ve always been quick to obey orders. Not because I like being told what to do but because I want to be liked. And after all, this was a rally, I was there to be of service. So, when a teen—young enough to be my daughter—told me to get down on the ground, I didn’t hesitate.
Read MoreMaybe CBD will calm your anxiety. Or maybe it’ll improve your sleep; even better, it might put the happy to your depression. Nonetheless, the fan-favorite “chill pill” has made its way to every table talk regarding mental health.
Read MoreFor those of us who find mantras and affirmations embarrassing, don’t really believe in the healing powers of crystals and can only meditate for 3 minutes at a time. Here are some ways to shift your energy (read:thinking) around all of this to make self-love practices less cringe-y and more palatable.
Read MoreThe numbers are staggering. An estimated 322 million people around the world live with depression. Over 44 million American adults have a mental health condition, and only 41% of those have received treatment in the last year. Recent reports indicate that depression is one of the greatest mental health challenges facing Americans today.
Read MoreIf I’d been able to access a therapist from the palm of my hand when I was in high school, I’m pretty certain I’d be a much more well-adjusted adult today. I’m also certain that I’m not the only one who feels this way, especially since the 2016 year elections.
Read MoreThe workplace can certainly feel like a space void of emotion. It’s the image of professionalism that sometimes holds us back from addressing our needs mentally and emotionally. Think about it, when we verbally accept our new position and sign away our social security number and paycheck deposit options, there’s no box to check that inquires whether or not you are experiencing or coping with mental health issues.
Read MoreMany people experience emotional eating for different reasons. I like to view emotional eating as a symptom, rather than a problem. There is always a deeper underlying cause for binge eating. Whether it is unresolved childhood trauma, low self-esteem, or stress, the underlying reason behind emotional eating is individualized for each person.
Read MoreAs driven women with passions and careers to pursue, we often consider using birth control to keep our goals and intentions aligned with the future we have envisioned for ourselves.
Read MoreMy upbringing was not very traditional. I’m an only child who grew up between two households; one whose living room on any given day was a therapist's office, an after school program or even a venue for birthdays and baby showers. You name it, the door to my mother’s home was always open.
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