Unless you’re shipwrecked on a deserted island, you probably enjoy a handful of close relationships. From spouses to children to friends, parents, siblings, significant others and colleagues, healthy relationships build self-esteem, improve mental and emotional health and help you live a fuller life. Numerous studies suggest that people with strong, supportive relationships live healthier, longer […]
Everyone needs a psychotherapist. That’s a broad statement, but as a mental health clinician, I’ve seen evidence-based research that supports a significant increase in the demand for mental health treatment due to the pandemic and global health concerns. These times have challenged many of us, given the impact of COVID-19 and how it has compounded […]
There are eight dimensions of wellness that connect us and keep our lives balanced. Read on to learn more about each dimension and how each contributes to our overall wellbeing. Emotional wellness focuses on the ability to cope effectively with life and build satisfying relationships with others Soul wellness is related to values and beliefs […]
2020 took a toll on most of us. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, American adults ages 18 and older reported considerably elevated adverse mental health conditions associated with COVID-19. Younger adults, racial/ethnic minorities, essential workers and unpaid adult caregivers reported experiencing disproportionately worse mental health effects, increased substance use and elevated […]
The word family is powerful and holds significant value. The most common view of family is biological relatives, although some refer to close friends as family. Family can be your church, your friends, your co-workers, your sorority or fraternity mates or your neighbor. So whether your view of family is the one you were born […]
Taking care of yourself is not indulgence, it’s a necessity for good mental health. Self-care is a sustained and intentional practice to preserve wellness and maintain wholeness in being. Many times we place ourselves last on the list — or not on the list at all. We ask, “Is it not selfish to put yourself […]
