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Asian Americans silent on seeking mental health help
Asian Americans silent on seeking mental health help The fastest growing racial group in the US reports the lowest use of mental health services. The fastest growing racial group in the US reports the lowest use of mental health services. Cultural influences, parental pressure, collectivism, and the stigma of shame are a few reasons [...]
You can free yourself from anxiety
You can free yourself from anxiety Trauma can happen to anyone, and it can surface in many unforeseen ways. As a Marine Corps veteran, I understand the emotional and mental health effects of combat. When you serve in the military, you can be exposed to different traumatic events than civilians, however, statistics show that [...]
Reduce STI stigma; talk about it and get some help
Reduce STI stigma; talk about it and get some help You are not alone! You’ve received an STI diagnosis. What do you do? How will your partner react? What will your friends and family think about you? Is this the end of intimate relationships for you? You are consumed with worry, fear, guilt and [...]
Live your authentic self: here’s how!
Are you focused on conforming to what is expected of you instead of what you really want? Are you a people pleaser? Are you a people pleaser? Are you focused on conforming to what is expected of you instead of what you really want? Societal pressures, family dynamics, work obligations … we are so [...]
Reduce anxiety through simple steps
Reduce anxiety through simple steps Want to reduce your anxiety? Take a walk, breathe and get an ice cream! It can be that simple! I work with countless individuals who experience a lot of pain medically and mentally from anxiety, which often leads to depression. They come into my office unable to manage many facets of [...]
Neurodivergence is a missed diagnosis in girls
Individuals living with neurodiversity may learn differently or act differently in social settings. They possess a unique set of challenges, perspectives and struggles, but also talents and strengths. When I was young, I had ADHD, but it was not diagnosed until I was 25 years old. Growing up, I knew something was different in [...]