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Blog post 11.01.2021

Getting Radical About Gratitude

What if I told you that there is something you could do for only five to ten minutes a day that would make it easier to live longer, feel more joy, have better relationships, and could add seven years to your life? What if I told you that this same thing could improve your psychological resilience and help you in your recovery from anxiety and depression?

Blog post 11.22.2023

Gratitude - A Mental Health Game Changer

ADAA Blog Post by Ashley Smith, PhD - Research shows that the more present we are, the happier we tend to be, even when the present moment isn’t pleasant or enjoyable. Rumination is a sneaky mental habit that zaps us of joy. This is where gratitude can be particularly helpful.

Blog post 12.02.2021

The Mental Health Benefits of Gratitude for Kids & Teens

Gratitude may be especially helpful for kids and teens who suffer from symptoms of anxiety and depression, given its ability to improve symptoms associated with both of these categories of mental health disorders.

Blog post 02.13.2019

Valentine’s Day: Day of Love or Day of Longing?

What comes to your mind when you think of Valentine’s Day? If you suffer from anxiety and worry, then there is a good chance that you are concerned about being disappointed or about disappointing someone.

Blog post 01.15.2022

How to Beat the Blue Monday (and Beyond) Blues

While it’s pretty common to have periods of feeling down, sad, or blue, especially this time of year, sometimes it’s more serious than that. Depression is real, and it’s important to recognize it and get proper treatment.

Personal Story 06.18.2024

A Black or Biracial Woman's Mental Health Nightmare

I was diagnosed with depression and bipolar disorder at the age of 23. I went on to work for many years, marry, divorce, and have three children. And in my 30s I added anxiety and schizoaffective disorder to my mental health repertoire.

Personal Story 01.21.2025

There's Always a Rainbow, You Just Can't See

Substance abuse, psychosis, attempted suicides, anxiety and depression are just some of the things I have experienced in my life, but I always know that there's a rainbow that I just can't see. Through my 37 years of sobriety, going to therapy, and taking medication, I try to give back and help those who may be struggling with their sobriety and mental health by sponsoring and attending AA meetings, working as a Peer Support Specialist at Windhorse Community Services, offering professional speaking and through my music.

Blog post 04.30.2025