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Worth the Wait

by Gianna Garcia

February 8, 2024

I would always reminisce on everything I had said or did during the day and beat myself up for it. I felt that my life could potentially change but I still had no idea how to change my habits or get out of the state of mind I had now lived in for 2 years.

Rising Above My Story of Depression and Anxiety

by Karena Kilcoyne

February 6, 2024

After a while, my life began to take on meaning. I let myself feel. I unearthed pain, raw emotions, and intense feelings. These are not minor feats, especially for anyone suffering from depression or anxiety.

The “Invisible” Disorder: OCD Stigma & How We Move Forward

Monday, January 22, 2024 - 11:13

To change societal perceptions towards OCD, we must first understand what those perceptions are. The purpose of this post is to share key takeaways regarding pre-service teachers’ (PSTs’) perceptions of and stigmas towards OCD, and how we can increase awareness within our schools and communities.

I Didn't Shower for Weeks

by Kellene Diana

January 11, 2024

Anxiety and depression took over and consumed every aspect of life, I didn’t shower for weeks because I was so pre-occupied with fear and panic!

Crawling Through Fear

by Jimmy Lamanna

January 9, 2024

At the young age of 7 years old, I was diagnosed with agoraphobia. At the time, I didn't understand such a big word. Nobody does when you are that young. As I grew older, things only felt like they were getting worse.

How to Process Inconceivable World Events While Living Daily Life

Friday, January 5, 2024 - 09:35

How can we process inconceivable events and go about living our day to day lives? As a trauma and anxiety therapist, I am here to tell you that while it is extremely difficult, it is possible. Here are some suggestions for how to cope during these difficult times.

A Holiday Emotional Guide in Rhyme

Wednesday, December 20, 2023 - 17:04

‘Twas the night before Christmas and all through my head Emotions were stirring, many that I dread

Parenting During the Holiday Season: 3 Tips from 3 Psychologists for Tackling Holiday Stress

Wednesday, December 13, 2023 - 04:56

In conjunction with the recent webinar "Holiday Parenting Q&A: Coping with Stress and Anxiety", psychologists Colleen Cummings, PhD, Susan Wilson, PhD, and Nina Shiffrin Starin, PhD, provide their top 3 tips for parents to help cope with stress and anxiety during the holidays.

7 Tips on Showing Up When a Loved One is Undergoing Gender Transition

Tuesday, November 28, 2023 - 01:15

Someone you love or care for very much has shared with you that they want to “transition”. What does it mean and what do you do now?

The Ebbs and Flows of My Mental Health Disorders

by Paige Kimball

November 23, 2023

Getting sick was both sudden and gradual. The timeline of my mental health disorder, or rather disorders because I endured several, was so erratic, waxing and waning, often corresponding to a momentous event in my life or the birth of one of my children or the death of a loved one.

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