An Introduction to Therapy: What is CBT & DBT?
Many of us have heard the phrase, “Everyone can benefit from therapy.” That may or may not be true, but one thing […]
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Shielding Your Mind: First Aid to Overcome Social Media Harm
It is evident that social media has numerous advantages, including virtual connectivity for distant families, instant communication, and fast dissemination of information […]
How to Speak About Mental Health & Mental Illnesses
What if the way we speak is offensive, hurtful, harmful, or just plain mean, and we don’t even know it? The words […]
Pleasurable Activities: Relaxing After a Stressful Day
(Thought Catalog on Unsplash, 2018) During stressful times, I find that I sometimes forget about the little things in life that give […]
How To Maintain Good Mental Health
Maintaining good mental health is important as it aids in our resilience and recovery from the unfortunate events in our lives that […]
Practicing Mindfulness
With COVID-19 changing almost every aspect of our lives, it may be extremely stressful and anxiety-inducing. For a multitude of reasons, COVID […]
Why Taking Time to Yourself Is Time Well Spent
“Taking care of yourself doesn’t mean me first, it means me too.” -L.R. Knost Often, we make time committing ourselves to plans, […]
Anxiety Management During Quarantine
Anxiety affects many of us on a daily basis, as it is one of the most common mental disorders during present times. […]
Keeping a Positive Mindset In Times of Difficulties
Everyone always talks about the importance of a positive mindset, but when things get hard, it can be an increasingly challenging thing to do. Often, it is easy to slip into a spiral of negativity and focus on what’s wrong in your life, especially when you are facing a hardship. I know I tend to struggle with keeping positive thoughts consistently in my life and I am aware that many others are too. Here are some reasons as to why a positive mindset is so important and some tips that can help you maintain positivity throughout challenges life throws at you.