Sometimes it’s great to just start writing whatever comes to mind, but other times, it’s helpful to have a prompt to get us started. Here’s our list of our favorite journal prompts for anxiety, sadness, and introspection.

Caring for someone who is experiencing mental health issues can be trying. You may be worried for their safety, struggling to understand their experience, or exhausted from carrying the burden of supporting them alone. All these feelings are completely normal. In this article, we’ll discuss some ways you can help someone struggling with their mental health.

Emotional de-escalation is the ability to regulate your emotional state in tense situations or when you feel overwhelmed by anger, frustration, sadness, or anxiety. In other words, emotional de-escalation is all about learning how to calm down by using healthy tools! One of these healthy emotional regulation tools is called the PAUSE method. Read on to learn more about this method and how to use it.

Oftentimes, we are our own worst enemies. Read on to learn about six common ways in which you might be sabotaging your own happiness and how they can be addressed. 

“Brain Fog” is one of those mental health terms that’s become mainstream, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic, but what does it actually mean? Read on to learn about the symptoms and causes of brain fog and how it may be overcome.

Emotional abuse refers to behaviors and words someone uses to intentionally cause harm and exert power over you. Sadly, everyone knows the signs of physical abuse, but emotional abuse can be subtle and hard to detect. As you read this list of common signs and patterns of emotional abuse, ask yourself if you have experienced a version of any of them. 

Counseling can be an expensive endeavor both in terms of time and money, so why not try to maximize your experience with the time and money you have? In this article, we’ll discuss five tips and strategies to help you get the most out of counseling.

“People pleasing” is one of those popular psychobabble terms you’ve probably heard online recently. Read on to learn about the characteristics of people pleasing, what may cause it, and how it can be addressed in counseling. 

Common wisdom tells us that when someone has hurt us, forgiving that person is the key to healing. Forgive and forget, right? Sometimes forgiveness comes easily, but especially in cases of trauma, you might feel like you’ll never be able to forgive the person who hurt you, and that’s okay. In this article we’ll discuss why genuine forgiveness can be beneficial and why forced forgiveness is harmful and unnecessary to your healing journey.

The idea of having a mantra or affirmation has been around for many years, and for good reason. Incorporating affirmations into your daily routine, whether it be in the morning, evening, or whenever you feel overwhelmed, trains your brain to accept self-positivity and promotes more positive thoughts and behaviors. Read on to learn why affirmation works and a list of our favorite affirmations.

Self-care isn’t about material items, it’s about taking care of yourself mentally and emotionally, and that goal does not have to break the bank. Here’s our list of self-care activities for those of us on a budget.

Inner child work can be an interesting and moving way to reconnect with both the joy and pain of your past. Read on to learn five techniques you can try now to help you get in touch with your inner child.

Anxiety is the most common psychiatric symptom in the USA, with over a third of women reporting some anxiety disorder in their history, and there are many disorders in the anxiety family. So, what kinds of disorders are under this umbrella, and what’s involved in each one? Read on to find out more.

In recent years, Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD) has gotten lots of attention in the mental health space. What’s this new diagnosis all about, and how does it differ from classic PTSD? Read on to learn more about the similarities and differences between the two conditions.

At every age, how we feel about our appearance makes a big impact on our overall self-esteem. Here’s five of our best tips you can try right now to improve your self-image.

Therapists refer to some cases of grief as “complicated,” meaning that in these cases, the mourning process persists or worsens a year after the loss and/or the symptoms interfere with daily life. Read on to learn more about what distinguishes normal from complicated loss and how it can be treated.

What if therapy was solely focused on the future? That’s the idea that inspired Solutions-Based or Brief Therapy (SBT), an evidence-based approach that can solve practical problems in a handful of sessions. Read on to learn more about this innovative approach and if it’s right for your needs.

Learning to recognise when your mental health is declining is an important part of mental health maintenance and well-being. Read on to learn common signs of mental health decline and what to do when you notice them.

Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRB) is a term that describes repetitive, compulsive self-grooming behaviors such as picking, pulling, or biting some part of the body including the hair, skin, nails, or lips that persists despite attempts to stop. Read on to learn more about this often misunderstood behavior.

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is commonly associated with the wintertime, when the days get darker and we spend more time inside. However, 10% of those diagnosed with SAD experience seasonal depression in the summertime (Burtch-Buss, 2023). Read on to learn more about summer-pattern SAD, how it differs from its more common winter-pattern counterpart, and tips to manage this difficult condition.