Psychoeducation
Mental Health
Posted: May 22, 2022
Mental health is not about pretending everything is fine, or that everything is back to ‘normal’ after a global pandemic. Toxic positivity is a movement that is all about denying the negative, as in “good vibes only.” A healthier way is to hold space for…
Anxiety
Posted: May 22, 2022
Anxiety is the most common mental illness in the US. Anxiety disorders include generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, social anxiety, specific phobias, agoraphobia and post traumatic stress disorder. It’s estimated that 19% of US adults had any anxiety disorder in the past…
Depression
Posted: May 15, 2022
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…
Emotions and Mental Health
Posted: May 15, 2022
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…