The stress you feel when it comes to preparing for school is completely valid. Photo by Sarah Pflug from Burst 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
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 mental health
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 peersA lot of awareness of how others are performingExperience chronic self-doubt, lack of confidence, and feel incapable of doing things expected of us in our area of expertise/educationWorried that others will see you as a fraudProcrastinating on tasks out of
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
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,
Let’s begin with what meditation is. Defined by Headspace ”Meditation isn’t about becoming a different person, a new person, or even a better person. It’s about training in awareness and getting a healthy sense of perspective. You’re not trying to turn off your thoughts or feelings. You’re learning to observe them without judgment. And eventually,
Working is prevalent amongst almost all populations. High school students, university students, and adults will encounter work at some point in their lives as it is an economic means of survival. Working at a job is almost inevitable in life- unless you come from a billionaire family - then there will be a time in
