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Red Flags in a Therapist
It has always been my belief that the world would be a better place if everyone got therapy, somewhat regularly, including therapists. Whether your goal is to resolve past trauma, change behavior, get rid of certain thoughts, cope with emotion or with a mental...
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“Bye Bye”: Back-to-School Anxiety & How Parents Can Intervene
As August rolls around each year, it signifies the beginning of a new school year, promising a fresh start to learn and grow with peers. A new school year offers room to make new memories, new friendships, and an opportunity to pursue academic goals. Despite this,...
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the Stigma of Mental Health still Fills the Halls of High School
When some think of high school, they may think of it as one of the happiest times of their lives....
My Synesthesia Causes Me to Hear Colors and Taste Sounds
We all know what our senses are and how we use them every day, but what if you could hear colors...
The loss of someone you don’t know: How Matthew Perry’s death affected me
I was in elementary school when I first watched an episode of Friends. I was immediately drawn to...
Mental Health In the Work Place
Before diving in, I’d like to explain my word choice. Instead of “Mental Illness,” I will refer to...
Is it Depression or ADHD? You Could Have Both
Both Depression and Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are very commonin our population. The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH, 2021) shows statistics that theprevalence of the current adult population in the United States with ADHD is 4.4%; for...
“Bye Bye”: Back-to-School Anxiety & How Parents Can Intervene
As August rolls around each year, it signifies the beginning of a new school year, promising a...
A Parent’s Guide to Impostor Syndrome
As a parent, there is a great deal of responsibility placed on one to ensure they are the ideal...
Scrolling Into Insecurity- Social Media’s effects on Eating Disorders
Up to 95% of adolescents, ages 13-17 years old, report using a social media platform, with more...
Media’s Romanticization of Mental Health Conditions
In contemporary culture, there are many subgenres and niches available for consumption online....
What is the Difference Between Personality Disorders and Mood Disorders?
Mood swings during stressful times are natural, but those living with a mood disorder like bipolar...
How Does Attention and Imagery Ability Relate to Emotion?
It seems evident that the depth that individuals feel and emotionally respond toward stimuli ebbs...
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the Stigma of Mental Health still Fills the Halls of High School
When some think of high school, they may think of it as one of the happiest times of their lives. High school can be a period of personal growth where one develops self-identity, gains independence, makes lasting friendships, etc. This period in life can shape one’s...
My Synesthesia Causes Me to Hear Colors and Taste Sounds
We all know what our senses are and how we use them every day, but what if you could hear colors and taste sounds? This connection between senses is called Synesthesia, and some people have this complex condition inside their minds. Synesthesia is a mental condition...
The loss of someone you don’t know: How Matthew Perry’s death affected me
I was in elementary school when I first watched an episode of Friends. I was immediately drawn to the character of Chandler. We were both awkward. We were both funny. We both had problems. He was one of my first TV crushes after Shaggy from Scooby-Doo. I became...
Mental Health In the Work Place
Before diving in, I’d like to explain my word choice. Instead of “Mental Illness,” I will refer to it as “Mental Health Challenges.” I don’t like to use terms like “illness,” “issues”, or “problems.” The reason being is, unlike physical ailments, mental health plays a...