Maintaining good mental health is a delicate dance for many people. One of the most important elements is being able to feel all your feelings without guilt or blame. If the environment you live in or the people who surround you make it impossible to express your...
Everyone grieves differently. This is a life lesson that’s difficult to understand until you personally experience it. When that time finally comes, you may be blindsided to discover that people who are grieving alongside you do not experience grief the same way and,...
“There ain’t no cure for the summertime blues…” Rock-and-roller Eddie Cochran famously sang that in his 1958 classic hit. Summer is supposed to be a carefree time of fun and vacations, but like the young man in Cochran’s song, people who miss out on that fun can...
It’s normal to feel shy or nervous when you meet someone new or before you give a big speech in public, especially if you’re an introvert by nature. But if the mere thought of either situation leaves you with crippling fear or anxiety, you might be more than simply...
It’s hard to admit when you’re struggling. Life has its fair share of challenges, but when daily living itself becomes a challenge, it’s time to take stock of our mental health. Have you been noticing any recurring thoughts, feelings, or behaviors that have been...
Individuals battling mental illness often face a two-pronged challenge: one against the illness itself, and the second against the stigma of admitting they need help. Fortunately, over the past several years, tremendous strides have been made in technology, medical...
