Dissociation

Depression is a mental illness and not a sign of weakness or a moral failure. Depression looks different in each of us. As a high schooler I was profoundly depressed, but because I was also a type A person who got up every day and…

An important part of mental health is an awareness of our emotions. Being able to feel our feelings and talk about our feelings is vital to mental health. Our society tends to look down, dismiss or demean emotions and emotional people. There are many reasons…

May 17th is a global day of action founded in 2005 intended to bring awareness to the fight for LGBTQIA+ rights. This date was chosen as it was this date in 1990 that the World Health Organization removed homosexuality off its list of mental disorders.…

Since this is Mental Health Awareness month, it is also important to talk about when we don’t have mental health. Poor mental health and mental illness are not the same. Many of us experience periods of poorer mental health but do not require a diagnosis…

May is Mental Health Awareness month. So, what is mental health? Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, spiritual, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. And it helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Positive mental…

I don’t know who needs to hear this: I am sorry your mother figure could not love you the way that you needed. Please know it is not a reflection of something wrong with you. You deserve all the love, support and affection that other…