The stress you feel when it comes to preparing for school is completely valid. Summer is coming to an end. The sunshine, free time spent with friends, and everything else that comes with the summer are truly ending (mind you that it was predicted to snow in September). The end of the summer marks the […]
For your first therapy session, some questions your therapist may ask you are: Why are you here, seeking therapy? What were your previous experiences with therapy, whether it may be participating in therapy or other methods you have tried for self-help (meditation, journaling, etc) Is there any family history (immediate family member(s)) who have had […]
Many people struggle with setting boundaries and advocating for themselves. As a teen, I frequently relate to this struggle as well. I am often thrown into new situations or I am trying to figure out who I am whilst trying to reach everyone’s expectations. However, I am finding it more and more important to be […]
Think about your grandparents. When was the last time you visited them? Are you in close contact with them? Many of us are lucky to have a knit-tight relationship with our grandparents, many others not so much, to distance or even loss. Regardless of relationships, you may have noticed that a large population of seniors […]
Signs of imposter syndrome You often feel as though you are underperforming in comparison to peers A lot of awareness of how others are performing Experience chronic self-doubt, lack of confidence, and feel incapable of doing things expected of us in our area of expertise/education Worried that others will see you as a fraud Procrastinating […]
Many people go through their lives hating and repressing themselves. They blame it on themselves, their situation, their environment, their past or specific people who are or were in their life. I myself have even given in to self hate, almost everyone does. However, this does not mean you have to choose to continue living […]
As essential it is to take breaks and relax, it is just as important to be cautious of boredom. Boredom can push us right off the edge and back into our vicious cycles. You might be thinking to yourselves, how can being bored be a danger to my mental illness. Well, the majority of people with […]
Cultural Views on Mental Health: In many cultures, mental health is a topic that is often left unspoken due to the overwhelming stigma that surrounds it. You might be able to relate. Maybe your culture generally views mental health as something that only “weak” people experience challenges with, or that such a topic is not […]
We all experience negative emotions once in a while, but it is important for us to be able to handle those emotions in a healthy and effective way. Sometimes, we may feel the urge to respond to our emotions in ways that might worsen the situation, such as getting into an argument with a parent, […]
Growing up, the topic of mental health was absolutely non-existent. For those of you who belong to the broader Asian community, I am sure you can share the taboo nature of mental illness within your families. The topic of mental health seems to be invisible and when it is discussed, it is often spoken with […]