How do I reach out to someone who’s struggling?
Oct 5, 2023
You’ve probably heard the advice to check on your friends and reach out to those who may be struggling with their mental health. But that can be a daunting task. How do you reach out? What do you say? What if they don’t respond in a way you’re...
Anxiety in Children: 6 things to know
Mar 20, 2023
Everybody experiences different fears, worries, and stresses in life; kids are no exception. Children can exhibit stronger fears depending on their age and stages of development. Fears and worries are natural. However, persistent or extreme forms of...
Support Groups: You're Not Alone
Apr 21, 2022
After a difficult life event or diagnosis, the last thing you may feel like doing is sharing your experience, grief, and struggles with others. However, social support groups can have a positive impact on the mental processing of trauma, decreasing...
What a Psychiatrist Really Does
Nov 5, 2021
While the stigma surrounding mental health is lessening—thanks to a heightened focus on awareness—there’s still misunderstanding about why and when an individual might benefit from seeing a psychiatrist. This is an especially relevant topic, as many...
How Not to Lose Sleep Over the Loss of Normalcy
Sep 7, 2021
It’s no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic has turned the world upside down. Working from home, telemedicine, remote learning, cancellation of events and gatherings, and lockdowns have upset plans. It can be difficult to come to terms with the loss...
Coping With COVID-19 Stress
Aug 25, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted virtually every aspect of our daily lives. With ever changing policies and restrictions, shutdowns and closures, and the fear of the unknown- it can be difficult to stay positive.