Mental health

While everyone experiences stress as a normal reaction to everyday pressures (and some stress can be good for us), too much stress can seriously harm us and our relationships. There are many ways that we… Continue reading

Traditions are important to our mental health because they provide a sense of stability and help us connect with our roots.  The word tradition comes from the Latin word “tradiare”, which means “to hand over,… Continue reading

Whenever we encounter difficulties, many of us tend to retreat and avoid the problem. Using this approach does not stop the problem from getting worse and can escalate it into a major issue. Our lives… Continue reading

Unfortunately, many suffering from depression and suicidal ideation don’t seek the help they need because of the stigma. They might worry that no one will appreciate or understand the gravity of their struggles, or they… Continue reading

Asking others for help is not always an easy thing to do. There is still a stigma that exists around mental health that makes people more hesitant to seek out support. Some may believe that… Continue reading

What is Validation:  It is natural for everyone to want to feel heard and seen. Everyone wants to know that their thoughts and feelings matter to those around them. This is true for children as… Continue reading

Brené Brown defines shame as “the intensely painful feeling or experience of believing we are flawed and therefore unworthy of love and belonging.” Shame is an emotion that we all experience and are familiar with.… Continue reading

When Sunday afternoons roll around, do you get a nervous pit in your stomach about the week ahead? If so, you may be experiencing the “Sunday Scaries.” This is a type of anticipatory anxiety, where… Continue reading

Outside of our busy everyday schedules, it’s important that we also take part in purposeful activities that add joy to our lives. Hobbies are ways for us to pursue things that interest us and have… Continue reading

In honor of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day, which just passed, we would like to devote this blog post to talk about women’s mental health. Sadly, there is still a lot of stigma… Continue reading