This infographic and images come from Mental Health America, which they provided to the public for Pride Month. Depression is a pervasive and serious mental health issue that affects individuals across all demographics, but it has a particularly profound impact on the LGBTQ+ community. Understanding the unique challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals is crucial for providing effective support and therapy....
If you've been following along, then you already know that May is Mental Health Awareness Month. This year’s theme as outlined by Mental Health America is “where to start” and it has three action points: learn, act, advocate. We have already shared more about the “learn” and "act" actions. This week, we want to expand on the “advocate” section. MHA expands...
As we have shared several times, May is Mental Health Awareness Month. This year’s theme as outlined by Mental Health America is “where to start” and it has three action points: learn, act, advocate. We shared more about the "learn" action last week. This week, we want to expand on the "act" section. MHA expands on this single word directive...
This post was written by associate therapist Jordana del Feld. In this post, therapist Jordana del Feld discusses the harmful effects of overanalyzing and guessing in intimate relationships, which often lead to anxiety. She emphasizes the importance of pausing, recognizing unknown territory, and refraining from making assumptions. Jordana encourages healthy communication with the other person involved to gain clarity and...
As we shared last week, May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and this year's theme "where to start" has three action points: learn, act, advocate. Today, we wanted to expand upon the messaging that Mental Health America is sharing related to the action of "learn." They elaborate by saying: "Learn how modern life affects mental health with new resources to...
This post was written by associate therapist Jordana del Feld. In this piece she explores how perfectionism can hinder creativity and enjoyment in various aspects of life and offers techniques to reconnect with the joy of creation by embracing imperfection and focusing on the process rather than the outcome. There’s nothing like the thrill of doing something so well that you...
May is Mental Health Awareness month. While awareness about mental health issues is obviously important all year long, this campaign brings the opportunity to really spotlight not just general mental health but also the issues that are key to the community in any given year. In 2024, Mental Health America announces the theme of Where to Start: Mental Health in...
Today's post was written by our Associate Therapist Dani Gotwalt. Learn more about working with her here. Despite being a therapist who specializes in grief and has experienced my own losses, there are times when someone in my life suffers a loss and I find myself frantically trying to find the “right words” to show them support. This happened a year ago and,...
Self-care can vary between seasons due to changes in weather, daylight hours, and social activities. In spring and summer, warmer weather and longer daylight hours often encourage outdoor activities, such as hiking, gardening, or picnics, which can influence self-care routines. Additionally, the abundance of fresh produce in these seasons may inspire healthier eating habits and opportunities for mindful eating. While...
As you may have seen in the newest issue of our free monthly newsletter, associate therapist Jordana del Feld shared a two-part video on the topic of "how to get out of your own way." Today, we share her accompanying blog post. In it, Jordana discusses the challenge of believing in one's ability to achieve happiness and success, especially when...