The Mental Health Impact on Asian American Trans Individuals & Others Navigating life’s challenges while managing minority stress takes extraordinary strength. In addition, there is reason to believe there is more oppression on the horizon. LGBTQIA+ individuals face heightened discrimination and threat as they are directly targeted by what some call oppressive government policies and...
Supplementing Therapy & Exercise with Medicinal Plants Mental Health: A Growing Global Concern Mental health disorders impact millions of people globally and significantly contribute to emotional and economic burdens. While therapy, exercise, and certain supplements have been shown to significantly improve well-being, an increasing body of research is shining a light on the powerful...
How Therapy for Stress Can Help You Find Relief In a rapidly changing world that may be seeing some unprecedented shifts, peace and peace of mind can be difficult to find. Stress is everywhere: economic instability, fluctuating markets, travel anxiety, and political uncertainty all add steam to this pressure cooker. These external factors can leave...
A Look at the Changing Roles of Religion & Spirituality The Effects of Pope Francis’ Death The death of Pope Francis puts religion under the spotlight. His sudden loss can spark a range of psychological responses including grief, shock and emotional distress. For Catholics, the death is a significant event that could raise questions about...
Supporting People Struggling With this Mood Mental Health Issue Watching a loved one struggle with extreme mood swings, unpredictable behavior, and emotional highs and lows can be challenging. Whether they’re experiencing a manic episode full of energy and impulsivity or a depressive period marked by exhaustion and sadness, you may feel unsure of how...
Why Is the Number of Autistic People So High Now? Autism rates are rising, or at least that is what it appears. A study published in JAMA Network Open reveals that the number of children and adults diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has increased by 175% over a decade. In this study, researchers analyzed...
Beating Depression can come 5000 Steps at a Time I remember vividly my first spin class. After 15 minutes on the bike, I thought I was going to dismount in disgrace. I didn’t know that pedaling may be a great form of psychotherapy. Research has shown that exercise isn’t just great for your physical...
Suffering Through Another Valentine’s Day? Here are 7 Ways to Sling Cupid Does February 14 leave you quizzing yourself about why you don’t have a date or someone to dote on? Valentine’s Day is often filled with images of love, connection, and togetherness—but for many, it can also be a painful reminder of loneliness. Whether...
Tips Towards Achieving Personal Goals in 2025 The New Year will bring new resolutions. The start of a new year inspires many to make efforts towards achieving their personal goals. Yet, studies show that up to 80% of these resolutions fail by February. Top New Year’s Resolutions As the clock strikes midnight and a new...
Help for Maintaining Good Mental Health over Christmas & Winter Festivities Why Holidays Can Cause Additional Stress The holiday season, whether it is Christmas, Hanukkah or Kwanzaa, while joyous, can bring its fair share of stress. From gift shopping to family gatherings, the pressure can mount quickly. In fact, 62% of respondents to...
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