Codependent relationships can be challenging to recognize, especially when strong relational attachments blur the boundaries between healthy love and toxic patterns.

Explore the complexities of skin-whitening products, their health risks, and the psychological impact on women. Understand the global concerns and policies in place.

Explore the complexities faced by BIPOC and marginalized communities. Discover the vital role of support systems in fostering resilience and empowerment.

Dissociation is a coping mechanism that serves to protect people while dealing with overwhelming or traumatic experiences. 

Activism is often born out of a deep sense of injustice and a desire to create meaningful change. For many people with marginalized identities, this work is not just a choice but a necessity.

Breathing is an automatic process that requires no thought - but with intentional focus on breathing, you can impact your physical and mental health.

When life gets busy, it is easy to forget that maintaining our mental health is just as important as physical health. It is well-known that physical exercise improves physical fitness, but its significant impact on mental health is often overlooked.

It is midsummer - the sun is shining, there is the slightest breeze, and it is 80 degrees outside, and for whatever reason, you are inside. If the thought of this scenario evokes a somewhat panicked feeling within you, you are not alone.

Creative expression can be a powerful tool for people experiencing mental health issues. Engaging in art, music, and writing can provide unique outlets for expressing our emotions, creating a pathway to healing that transcends traditional therapeutic methods.

One’s birth order within their family has an impactful role in how one’s family sees them and how one sees themself, influencing one’s experiences, outlook, and mental health. So where did these cliches come from and do they have any scientific substance to them?

The relentless barrage of notifications, social media updates, and emails can lead to stress, anxiety, and a diminished sense of wellbeing. A digital detox can be a powerful way to reclaim mental wellness and restore balance in our lives.

Crying can come with a myriad of associated feelings, from negative to neutral to positive to indescribable. The experience of crying can feel like a distant, unknown relative or perhaps a friend you cannot seem to get rid of for better and/or for worse.

Acknowledging the importance of mental health and taking proactive steps to support it can transform workplace culture, leading to a more positive and productive environment.

Community is more than a group of people in proximity - it is a shared feeling of connectedness. This sense of community comes with great benefits for one’s mental health, which by now has been well-researched.

Parenting is a rewarding journey, filled with joy, challenges, and a wide range of emotions. Once people enter parenthood, their focus usually shifts away from themselves and onto their children.

Resentment is a valid and often justifiable feeling in response to a real or perceived event. There often lies a connection to harmful, violent acts and trauma.

A birthday is like New Year's Eve—deeply polarizing (some people love it, some people hate it), represents a new beginning, is full of pressure, and sometimes ends in disappointment.

Body image is a complex topic that is often simplified into the vantage point of: you are either happy or unhappy with the way your body looks.

When taking a Western approach to psychotherapy, many clinicians overlook this intersection. However, for many individuals within BIPOC and religious communities, spirituality can enhance the therapeutic experience.

Internal Family Systems (IFS) takes this a step further and questions which parts of you are in conflict and why does each part want what it wants?