Mental Health and the LGBTQ+ Community During COVID-19 How is the COVID-19 pandemic affecting LGBTQ+ youths and adults and what can you do to support yourself, your loved ones, or your patients during these difficult times? The coronavirus pandemic is disproportionately pummeling LGBTQ+ communities...
Apply ACT Principles to Your Daily Life Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is difficult for many to understand because it’s not how we typically think about or approach problems. ACT focuses on six psychological processes that are believed to be at the core of our struggles and mental...
The Mental Benefits of a Self-Care Regimen Self-care is a term that is used often and by a lot of people. Depending on who you ask, it’s anything from five minutes of uninterrupted reading time to a full weekend at a spa. While it is a hot buzzword, self-care for your mental health isn’t just...
Identity and Its Relationship With Mental Well-Being When asked to define the word “identity,” many think of their name or their job title. But identity is so much more than that—it is the sum of gender, sexuality, culture, ethnicity, and more. How we choose to identify ourselves can affect more than...
What’s Preventing Asian Americans From Seeking Mental Health Care? When it comes to mental health, Asian Americans are hesitant to seek mental health services. Less than 9% of Asian Americans, on average, seek professional help, and are three times less likely to seek help than white Americans. What causes this...
Depression, Addiction, and the Restaurant Industry The restaurant and hospitality industries are high-paced and high-stress—and have some of the highest rates of mental illness in any field. For staff in these industries, it’s the nature of the job to look after everyone else and put themselves last...
Why We Need To Talk About Men’s Mental Health Men are less likely than women to seek mental health help for depression, substance addiction, and stressful life events, including anxiety and trauma. There are many reasons for it, including unwillingness to talk, social norms, existing stigma, and...
Gearing Up Your Kids for a Mentally Healthy Summer After another disrupted school year, kids are adapting to the next new normal: summer vacation. Since screen times have been sky-high, social activities have been disrupted, and outdoor gatherings have been limited, maintaining child and teen mental...
