Water is a liquid that we drink to survive but, have you ever wondered how it affects our mental well being? You’re always told to drink water from health care providers, but ever wondered why? Yes, our body composition is largely of water, so we need to replenish the liquids that our body excretes. The […]
Black Lives + Mental Health
African Americans have endured systemic racism, oppression, scientific bias, and historical trauma. Throughout centuries, this minority group has endured terrible and unjust treatment. Which is why many avoid seeing healthcare providers. African Americans no longer trust providers when it comes to their wellbeing. The Black Lives Matter movement started in 2013 and it was meant […]
Anxiety 101
Anxiety is a disorder that can suddenly take over your mind and body without a warning. One moment we are calm and collected then out of nowhere we want to hide from the public. Yes, Anxiety is an excessive amount of worrying but, did you know there are several different types of anxiety? The National […]
Panic Attacks: What are they + What do we do?
Ever heard of Panic attacks? They typically occur out of nowhere and you feel an immense amount of fear. Panic attacks are known to cause severe mental and physical reactions. Panic attacks fall under the umbrella term of anxiety in the DSM – 5TR. There are differences between these disorders, for one are the symptoms […]
Continued Impacts of COVID-19
It’s 2023 And we are slowly recovering from the Covid 19 pandemic. Since the pandemic, new advances in medicine and technology have been made. Covid 19 affected the population’s livelihood, mental health and access to valuable resources like medical services. Millions of Americans were afraid and anxious due to the Country’s lockdown decree. The Pew […]
An Intro to Your Hormones
When a medical professional mentions hormones We automatically assume it’s about our sex hormones. Have you ever thought about the other hormones that play in the overall function of your body? Yes, Estrogen and Testosterone are important hormones but, what about your insulin and glucagon hormones? First off, let’s start with the basics. Hormones are […]
Please Don’t Stop the Music
Do you remember When Rihanna sang “Please Don’t Stop the Music (Rihanna, 2005)”? Every time she performs you feel the musical notes vibrating through your body. Whenever you hear a song you just want to jump up and dance. Have you ever wondered why? Research suggests that music stimulates various parts of the brain and […]
Do You Feel Like an Imposter?
Merriam Webster dictionary defines Imposter Syndrome As “a psychological condition that is characterized by persistent self doubt concerning one’s abilities despite evidence of one’s ongoing success”(Merriam-Webster, 2023). Imposter syndrome can occur at any moment in our lives, and when it occurs we often experience a loss of self worth. We tend to diminish our true […]
How to Stop Comparing Yourself
We reach a moment in our lives when there is a constant desire to compare ourselves to others. We tend to see ourselves as failures because we may not have as many accomplishments as the next person. Many of us become envious of what others have and disregard our true potential. Below are a few […]
Finding Your Purpose
Surrounded by Purpose Many of the people I know seem to have a deep sense of purpose. Well that’s what it appears on social media. I see many appearing to have it all together. Their job, the family pictures, the perfect shaped life. They went to college, they travel, they seem so happy. But is […]
It’s Okay to Be Selfish
What do you do to take time out of your busy week? If you’re anything like me, you are constantly being pulled in many directions. Don’t get me wrong if my days were not filled with sport runs, school lunches, baths, meltdowns, meal preps I honestly would miss the chaos. I guess you can say […]
Some Good-Byes Set Us Free
Saying goodbye Saying goodbye to someone or something is sad, whether it’s a temporary goodbye or a forever goodbye. Healthy Goodbyes Help Us Move On One of the surest ways to become stuck in a new season is to be unintentional about moving on from an unhealthy relationship, toxic friendship, or terrible job. Everyone handles […]
Starting Over
Blessings come in disguise. When you feel that life just can’t get any worse you ask yourself where do I go from here? Starting over in life can be difficult, whether it’s a new job, marriage, trust and even our health. Before you can fix something, you need to know what causes it to break […]
How to Deal with Triggers
Identifying Your Triggers Many of the times triggers are unidentifiable and pop out of nowhere, they swarm us like a nest of bees. Some triggers are fairly obvious and easy to identify. For example, seeing a report on the news covering a trauma similar to what you experienced might trigger symptoms of PTSD, past events. […]
Seeing the Light at the End of the Tunnel
When you’re experiencing a difficult situation, it’s normal to feel lost or hopeless, like nothing will ever go right ever again. Maybe a major relationship ended, you suffered a loss, or you feel lonely. It can be tough to find the light when everything seems wrong, but nothing lasts forever and this too shall pass. […]
