More mental health provider options exist than ever before, and still, there are so many underserved people without access to mental health therapy. While some lack of access is due to financial and health insurance reasons, other times, people have trouble with transportation or scheduling to get to an in-person therapy appointment. The good news is that telehealth appointments that gained popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic have remained valuable and viable options for online counseling…
Depression is a word that can be hard to say, even for those who are familiar with the experience. Although there shouldn’t be, most of us understand at some level that there remains a stigma surrounding depression and other mental health experiences. Although awareness and acceptance of these things are on the rise, what many people still often lack are the tools to properly support and create a loving space for their friends and family…
Coping mechanisms get a bad reputation sometimes, but did you know that they’re not always a bad thing? It’s natural and necessary to use coping skills to deal with life’s events. The key is to engage healthy coping skills as tools that move you forward instead of backward. As you take notice of the various actions and activities that you might use when coping, there are a few questions you should ask yourself in order…
When you see people in your life who radiate positivity and gratitude, it’s easy to assume that they are that way naturally. However, the truth is that anyone who is truly committed to these traits knows that exemplifying them on a regular basis is a matter of practice. Just like any other habit, being thankful is one that you must intentionally build over time. As you progress it may become easier, but it takes effort….
We often hear a lot about the word community but less frequently are we given bite-sized understandings of the real benefits of community. We know it’s important, yet perhaps it would be easier to commit if we understood why it was so important to us specifically. When referring to a community , it’s often framed as “other people” and while it does involve others, it includes the individual too. The healthier we are as…
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