Once upon a time.. Autism was defined by two types: Asperger’s and low functioning. As time progressed researchers have discovered that Autism is a spectrum. What does that mean? Imagine regular blue Crayola crayon instead of just dark blue and light blue. You have an array of mixed shades of blue. Each adult and/or child […]
Anxiety
Eating Disorders 101
Anorexia and Bulimia Affects millions of individuals around the world. The World Health Organization reported that, “In 2019, 14 million people experienced eating disorders including almost 3 million children and adolescents(WHO,2023)”. Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder in which the individual is severely underweight due to a distorted view of their weight. What does that […]
Caffeine, Anxiety, and Addiction
According to the Food Insight organization “Nine in ten (93%) Americans report consuming caffeine (Food Insight, 2022) ”. Can you really blame us? We are constantly moving and we need an extra pick me up to get through the day. Many of us can’t survive without a cup of joe. Now look at the statistics […]
You’ll Need These Coping Skills if Your Child Has ADHD
What is ADHD? The American Psychological Association defines ADHD as; “a behavioral condition that makes focusing on everyday requests and routines challenging”(APA, 2023). Children diagnosed ADHD have difficulty focusing, and tend to be very impulsive. Unfortunately, there is no cure for this disorder, we can only treat the various symptoms. Children with this disorder can […]
Addressing Aggressive Behavior in Children
We all have difficult moments, some more than others. As adults we have learned numerous coping mechanisms to treat our negative behaviors. Children, on the other hand, require more simplicity. Meaning that we need to communicate at their level. Aggression is a series of behaviors that can cause physical and/or emotional harm According to Kendra […]
Improve Your Mental Health with H2O
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
