It can be very challenging to see a parent struggling with addiction. You have all of these tragic memories of seeing your parents at their weakest point and feel helpless as a child to do anything about it. Basketball player Dwyane Wade was able to help his mother, Jolinda, through her addiction as an adult […]
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It is a great feeling to have a business of your own and being able to answer for yourself. But according to a recent study by UC Berkeley’s Institutional Review Board, 72% of entrepreneurs are struggling with mental health. By using your team as a tool for support and learning that it is okay to […]
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Aug
Aug
Psoriasis is a skin condition where cells build up and form scales and itchy dry skin. According to the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, people living with psoriasis suffered more mental distress and were 1.5 times more likely to report severe depression than those without the condition. By having more awareness about people with psoriasis […]
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Aug
Aug
We know how seasonal affective disorder is normally a depression for those who do not get enough sunlight, but there is a depression for those who get too much sun. Everyone’s bodies work differently about how we feel when the sun comes out. It is important to try to enjoy your summer by being around […]
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Aug
Aug
You may feel like when you first meet someone, you want to be open and honest with them about your life. While honesty is a good quality to have, it is good to establish a connection with each other first before you share anything traumatic or challenging. When you tell your partner about your trauma […]
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Aug
Aug
You may love your job, but you still get stressed when you have no idea what is to come. You may be hit with hard tasks and have no idea what the outcome is or you did a hard task yesterday that you know you will have to continue with today. It is important to […]
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Aug
Aug
If someone has never been a mother before, it can happen where it is not until their baby is born that they realize how stressful being a mother is. You may think that your partner is fine in that she is not complaining or asking for help. It is important to pay close attention to […]
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Aug
Aug
You may think that saving your binge drinking for the weekends does not mean that you have a drinking problem. While it may seem like you have it together during the weekends, your drinking habits may be getting out of hand during this time that can lead to high-functioning alcoholism. By noticing how your drinking […]
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Aug
Aug
Therapists do not have to just exist during your sessions at their office. There are some therapists who use Instagram as a way to communicate with their clients such as posts about self-care, mothering oneself, imposter syndrome and trauma. By using pictures and inspiration texts on Instagram to get through to their clients, therapists have […]
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Aug
Aug
Your mental health professional or doctor will try to prescribe you medicine based on past medications you have tried, family history of mental illness, and more. It is possible that you have tried this brand new medication prescribed to you and you feel like nothing is happening. By knowing how to tell if your medication […]
