Psychoeducation

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…

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…

April is Arab American Heritage Month, celebrating Arab American heritage & culture & pays tribute to the contributions of Arab Americans & Arabic-speaking Americans. A common misconception is equating Arab with Middle Eastern, or Arab with Muslim.  In actuality, the Arab World consists of 22…

4/12 tip Autism Awareness month April is Autism Acceptance month. According to the CDC about 1 in 44 children are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Studies have shown elevated rates of autism, autistic traits and neurodiversity in trans and non-binary individuals. In fact, a…