Mental health

Anxiety looks different for different people. While some people are frozen by anxiety, others are propelled by it. High-functioning anxiety is not an official diagnosis; but it is a specific form of anxiety that some… Continue reading

Misconceptions About Vulnerability What are your initial thoughts when you think about vulnerability? Many of us might associate vulnerability with feelings of fear, uncertainty or shame. We may have been taught not to allow ourselves… Continue reading

We develop trauma as an emotional response to a negative life-changing event. Trauma can form from occurrences like an accident, death, sexual assault, natural disaster, or any other type of disturbing experience. Before we can… Continue reading

Wondering if therapy is right for you? Seeking help from a mental health professional can sometimes feel like an intimidating process. You’re not alone in feeling this way. However, you might consider starting therapy if… Continue reading

Each year, an estimated 17 million adults suffer from depression. Depression is a serious mental health condition that involves prolonged feelings of sadness or hopelessness, and a loss of interest in things we once enjoyed.… Continue reading

By Michael McColley, CFT Graduate Intern As human beings, we are often propelled to find what feels “best,” “right,” and “healthy” for our lives. While words like these may seem helpful, they can often be… Continue reading

What is Self-Stigma? What exactly is self-stigma? The type of stigma that we’re used to hearing about is public stigma, which involves prejudice and discrimination directed at a group from a larger population. But people… Continue reading

As part of Black History Month, we would like to recognize the barriers to mental health services and support for Black individuals. We also want to amplify Black voices in the mental health space, who… Continue reading

Stress and anxiety are both words that we’re very familiar with. Often, we use them interchangeably. In many ways they are similar. Both are normal responses (to a certain degree) to life’s challenges, like work… Continue reading

Does thinking about the future keep you up at night? Do you run over every possible future scenario in your head out of worry? If your anxious feelings about the future are persistent and have… Continue reading