Our alumni therapist Elaine Walker is forming a new psychotherapy group for twinless twins. Elaine shares: Twinless twins or womb survivors are people who lost their twin or sibling in utero or shortly thereafter. Womb twins can experience grief, survival guilt, a connection to the unknown and curiosity about how this experience may impact them as well as other...[ read more ]
One of our associate therapists, Erin Boyle, is now offering an online support group for Californians in tech who are involuntarily out of work. Knowing you’re not alone is one thing, but feeling it is another thing entirely. Being in community with folks who are facing similar challenges can make you feel better, and help you move through tough...[ read more ]
When we interview our associate therapists, we ask them about their best tips for self-care. Everyone approaches this differently. Some of our therapists really give us food for thought as to what self-care truly means. Many give a variety of tips, knowing that we each need different things at different times. Here are what 14 of our associate therapists responded...[ read more ]
The State of Mental Health in America 2024 report, compiled by Mental Health America (MHA), provides a comprehensive overview of the mental health landscape across the United States. This annual report ranks states based on the prevalence of mental health conditions and access to care, offering valuable insights for policymakers, mental health professionals, and advocates. California, as one of the...[ read more ]
These two ongoing donation-based groups began in June 2020 amidst the George Floyd and Breonna Taylor rebellions, the zenith of the covid pandemic, and ongoing racial pandemic centered by today’s modern civil rights movement. As the world continues to turn, these groups remain a landing place for PGM folx to reality test racialized experiences, exist in solidarity, decolonize internalized paradigms,...[ read more ]
You Are Not Alone: Building community for those living with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder This is a zoom support group for people who experience PMDD. Navigating life with PMDD is difficult, and often feels very lonely. My intention with this support group is to change that. I want this group/space to be a place where PMDD peeps can come together,...[ read more ]
This month we are sharing information about LGBTQ+ mental health in honor of Pride Month. Much of this information comes from Mental Health America. So far, we shared their infographic of key statistics, an article on the impact of family support on mental health, and how identity shows up in therapy. Today, we're sharing three specific areas that MHA highlighted this year:...[ read more ]
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...[ read more ]
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...[ read more ]
It's been over a year since the nationwide launch of the 988 Lifeline as an alternative to calling 911 for mental health emergencies. Many reports indicate that there are good results in terms of awareness of the lifeline and use of it. However, many say that more awareness could be helpful. Moreover, some flaws have been identified that are important...[ read more ]