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“Self Love” in the East VS west

“Self Love” in the East VS west

by Breaking Taboo | Jan 16, 2023 | Articles, General Mental Health, Wellbeing

“Self Love” has become one of the catchiest concepts being thrown around in Western society, a terminology seemingly present now everywhere we look; on billboards, all across our social media feeds, in meditation practices and therapy practices. It is now a popular...
Somatization and Asking for Help: How Asian Populations Respond to Psychological Stress

Somatization and Asking for Help: How Asian Populations Respond to Psychological Stress

by Aisha Munshi | Aug 24, 2022 | Articles, General Mental Health, Taboo & Breaking It

The intricate mechanisms of the body alone, are quite remarkable; but once we add the functionalities of the mind to the mix, the body often succumbs to the mind’s agency in decision- making, be it conscious or sub-conscious. Although quite awesome and intricate to...
Getting Comfortable Outside of Your Comfort Zone

Getting Comfortable Outside of Your Comfort Zone

by Elaine Menshoff | Aug 12, 2022 | Articles, General Mental Health, Wellbeing

If you struggle with anxiety, depression, or self-doubt, you’ve likely struggled with stepping outside of your comfort zone. It makes sense – comfort zones lack variability – they are familiar, they are controllable, they are, well, comfortable. While we...
How to Live (and Thrive) with a Mental Illness

How to Live (and Thrive) with a Mental Illness

by Breaking Taboo | Jul 7, 2022 | Articles, General Mental Health, Wellbeing

  Did you know: “More than 46 million Americans are living with a mental illness?” That’s nearly one in five U.S. adults (19% of the population). [1] So, what is mental illness? “Mental Illnesses are brain-based conditions that affect thinking, emotions, and...
Pregnancy and Parenthood: Why We Must Bring Mental Health to the Forefront

Pregnancy and Parenthood: Why We Must Bring Mental Health to the Forefront

by Marit Boiler | Aug 24, 2021 | Articles, General Mental Health

Pregnancy and parenthood are life-changing events that can be filled with joy and wonder. Before I became a mother at 37, I admit did not really consider how these experiences also present challenging physical, emotional, and cognitive changes. Unfortunately, though...
Have You Ever Felt Like a Fraud? A Guide to Understanding Imposter Syndrome

Have You Ever Felt Like a Fraud? A Guide to Understanding Imposter Syndrome

by Audrey Chau | Aug 17, 2021 | Articles, General Mental Health

Sam has always stood out among his colleagues as the brightest and most resourceful. Rather effortlessly, he has scored his company yet another hefty contract and been showered in praises from his boss. Yet, deep inside, he feels like he is putting on a mask that is...
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