Understanding Implicit Bias
What is implicit bias? Implicit bias is a term that describes unconscious attitudes or feelings toward people or their associated stereotypes. There are many different stereotypes for all races and […]
3 Tips for Self-Awareness
There are endless opinions for every side with the many heated events happening in the world. For some a healthy debate is easy and for others it can spark rage, […]
Preventing Relapse
Relapse prevention is defined as developing skills and habits to continue healthy behaviors and avoid falling into old patterns of negative behavior. This is incredibly important for those in recovery, […]
Helping Children Cope with Trauma
Recent events like the COVID-19 pandemic, protests and riots can be incredibly scary and cause trauma. To a child, it can be seen as traumatic and cause an incredible amount […]
Trauma and PTSD
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) develops when someone has experienced or witnessed a scary, dangerous or emotionally overwhelming event. These events can range from a natural disaster, rape, riots, abuse or […]
The Impact of Racism on Mental Health
Although a lot of progress has been made in past decades, racism is still a very serious issue in the US. This is also one of the contributing factors to […]
Coping With Situations Out Of Your Control
There are many things in life that are out of our control. Some things are easier than others to accept; traffic laws, how others drive or the options available at […]
Understanding Bipolar Disorder
During the last part of Mental Health Awareness Month, we will focus on one of the commonly misunderstood mental health disorders; bipolar disorder. It’s used to describe a person’s mood […]
Taking Care of Your Mental Health during a Pandemic
Many website, organization and news channels keep repeating the same phrase: Take care of your mental health. But, what can you do realistically with the current pandemic to take care […]
Pets and Mental Health
As most of our communities remain largely closed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, many have turned to their pets for stress relief. What makes a person desire animal companionship? […]
