The teen years can be rough and disorienting. Puberty, social media, school stress, it can all be a lot to process — a lot more […]
Tag: Mental Health
The Physical Impact of Grief
When Katja Faber learned her 23-year-old son, Alex, had been brutally murdered, she felt a physical pain, as if her body had been hit by […]
Schizophrenia 101
Schizophrenia and the people living with it are highly misunderstood. The name itself is misleading: Schizophrenia means “split mind” in Latin, but the illness doesn’t […]
Don’t Let Energy Vampires In
Quick poll: Who’s the best vampire of all time? Old-school Count? Queen of the damned? Everyone on The Vampire Diaries? Well, silly mortals, it’s none of […]
What Is a Highly Sensitive Person?
Ann always knew she felt things more deeply than most people. She’s always been easily embarrassed, quick to cry and felt overwhelmed in crowded places. […]
Eczema Doesn’t Just Hurt My Skin — It Also Impacts My Mental Health
Having to live with a skin condition can bring about a feeling of isolation, even when you’re one of many with it. A skin condition […]
Gen Z Thinks Seeking Therapy Makes Them “Mentally Weak” – Despite The Generation’s Mental Health Crisis
Mental health awareness has come a long way in recent years, with platforms, advocates, and conversations shedding light on its importance. Yet, despite this progress, […]
Depression Is Up By 60%, Including Among Teens. What Can Parents Do?
Even among mental health professionals, the CDC’s recent news came as a shock. In a study released earlier this month, the agency reported that depression […]
Gen Z Resurfaced the Ice Bucket For a New Cause — And It’s Going Viral Again
If you were around the Internet in 2014, you probably remember the ice bucket challenge. You know the drill: people dumping water on themselves, posting […]
5 tips on reparenting your inner child so your outer adult can heal better
If you spend much time on mental health Instagram or TherapyTok, you might’ve come across talk of “reparenting” your “inner child.” Maybe you rolled your […]