Issues related to depression, anxiety, PTSD, healthy relationships, brain injuries, role of healthy habits on health (e.g., sleep), and new research
Acronym soup: CBT, ACT, DBT, SFBT (AKA, types of psychotherapy)
"How do I start therapy?” "How do I find the right therapist?" "Isn't that what friends are for?"
November 13 is World Kindness Day. People with or without mental health concerns benefit from kindness. Practicing kindness in the form of gestures or acts (without expecting anything in return) has no known risks or harms (Nguyen & Lee, 2025).
Winter can be a challenging time of year for some adults who experience depression (or other mood disorders), and alternatively, winter may be a beloved season for others. People who notice changes in their mental health in the fall-winter are not failures; there are notable influences on mental health this time of year. This blog reviews signs of worsening mental health and mental health promotion activities.
Megan Thee Stallion (AKA, Megan Pete, Tina Snow, Tina Montana) is a feminist icon who routinely supports and uplifts women. Many of her songs and lyrics are relevant to women who want to improve their mental health or self-talk, though this post will primarily examine on her song, “Anxiety” released in 2022.
The familiar saying “don’t judge a book by its cover” can still leave people wondering, “how do I figure out which book to read next?” It might be easier to judge a book based on a review from a therapist so this blog will share a collection of books I’ve read over the last several years spanning the following topics: Mental Health & Well-Being, Positive Psychology, Sociology / Social Systems, Other Nonfiction