We all have an internal voice that narrates our lives. Sometimes that voice can lift us up, but it’s very common that that voice makes us feel bad about ourselves. In the mental health field, we call this voice inside of us that we see ourselves with “self talk”.
Read MoreThere is no silver lining to tragedy, trauma and pandemic, but there are moments where that pit in my stomach becomes a flutter of hope. When I see communities separated by space coming together virtually, I see how we can survive this. This pandemic has given us a shared experience and a shared purpose.
Read MoreSelf-care is important for mental health every day of the week, but it’s especially important after a bad day. For many people, there have been a lot of bad days recently. We feel it too.
Read MoreRight now, more than ever before, self-care is necessary. Even for folks who may have never experienced symptoms of anxiety and depression.
Read MoreSelf care isn’t just a bubble bath or a yoga session--it’s a way of building a practice centered on your own mental wellness.
Read MoreMore than ever, we need connection.
Read MoreAs a clinician, I have been taught how to assess people who may be thinking of ending their life. There is a formula, an assessment tool, and a crisis plan.
But I think we have it all wrong.
Read MoreMajor transitions, whether school is down the street or a state away, carry built-in stressors that without adequate support can feel like trauma.
Read MoreMany people who might benefit from mental health treatment aren’t taking part in it. There are a number of reasons that a person might have trouble connecting to mental health care, or feel like they don’t want to.
Read MoreIf you think someone is considering suicide, you can start a conversation with them about it, even if that feels like a scary thing to do.
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