Often, Juneteenth is short for “June Nineteenth” and marks a very important day in American history. This is the day federal troops entered Galveston, Texas in 1865 and took control…
Parenting
Benefits of Co-Parenting
When two people decide to separate or divorce, the first question they usually must answer is, “What’s best for the children?” According to the Third International Conference on Shared Parenting,…
ADHD Archive
Symptoms of ADHD in Females
October is ADHD awareness month, and so I thought this would be the right time to talk about how ADHD affects women specifically. So much research has gone into the…
Eating Disorder
Eating Disorders in Adults
Eating disorders are often associated with teenagers and adolescents. But many adults struggle with this same issue. What are Eating Disorders in Adults? Eating disorders are mental health issues that…
Nutrition
How Your Diet Can Affect Mood
Most of us are aware that our diet can affect our waistline. But did you know that the foods you eat can also impact your brain, affecting your mood, cognition,…
General
Alcohol Awareness Month
Alcohol addiction affects millions of adults in this country. In fact, it’s estimated that roughly 10% of Americans will experience some form of addiction in their lives. Drinking not only…
Career, Mental Health
Mental Health Care for The Career Woman
While some women are able to manage juggling all of these big responsibilities, many women, over time, will experience burnout and mental health issues such as depression and anxiety. When…
Abuse/Neglect Archives, Trauma / PTSD
3 Therapy Approaches for Childhood Trauma
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), roughly two-thirds of adolescents and teens report experiencing at least childhood trauma by the age of 16. Luckily, a…
Anxiety Archives, Stress
Stress’s Impact on the Body
The old saying goes, “Into every life, a little rain must fall.” Stress is like rain. A little of it can be a good thing. But too much can cause…
finance
How Finances can Impact Your Mental Health
Not since the great depression have so many people collectively been dealing with financial hardship. The Covid pandemic locked down nations and caused people to lose their livelihoods. It is…
Eating Disorder
Eating Disorders
How Do We Define Eating Disorders? Eating disorders are patterns of behavior that can be characterized by persistent disruptions in the way a person eats. Eating disorders affect up to…
Depression
The Importance of Community for Your Mental Health
Our mental health significantly impacts our quality of life, so it makes sense that we would want to do all we can to improve it. This may include things like…
