In the not-so-distant past, being LGBTQ+ was pathologized by mental health professionals. Thankfully, society has evolved, and we now recognize that sexual orientation and gender
May is National Mental Health Awareness Month, during which Americans are urged to learn, support, and tend to this critical component of overall health. The month
Mental health. By definition, it’s the well-being of one’s mind. But for me, the first things that come to mind when I think about the
The COVID-19 SARS pandemic has passed its peak global virulence, but the effects are still being felt, with continued new infections as well as a
Awareness and noticing are the first steps to change because you cannot transform what you haven’t recognized. Without observing your emotions, thought patterns, and behavioral
Self-esteem is a very weighty and divisive term that I’ve changed my mind over the years. To me, it’s one of those things that I
The National Institutes of Health describes Autoimmune Encephalitis as “a group of conditions that occur when the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks healthy brain cells,
If the radio and TV ads will tell us anything, it’s now the holiday season. Or it has been since August, according to store displays.
There’s a lot of pain in the world. To be sure, there are also moments of rich joy, beauty, and connection, too. But usually, it’s
You’re in for a treat with this post because I’m starting without one, but two anecdotes about my life. So buckle in. The first occurred
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