It’s Okay to Say No This Holiday Season
The holiday season is often thought of as a time for joy, connection, and celebration. But if we’re being honest, it can also be a time of stress, overwhelm, and exhaustion. The endless cycle of shopping, cooking, attending events, and managing family expectations can leave us feeling drained, and before we know it, the holidays […]
Self-Care for Veterans Returning to their Community
As November unfolds, we enter a time of reflection and appreciation for our veterans and military families. This month, dedicated to honoring their sacrifices and resilience, serves as a poignant reminder of the unique journeys they navigate, especially during deployments and reintegration. Returning home after a deployment can evoke a complex mix of pride and […]
Supporting Transgender Awareness Week: A Message from Your Therapist
As we enter Transgender Awareness Week, it’s a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the vibrant lives and experiences of transgender individuals. This week serves as a reminder to amplify voices that often go unheard and to recognize the unique challenges faced by transgender people. It’s a time to educate ourselves and to foster a sense […]
Thyroid Awareness Month & Mental Health
The Importance of a Thyroid The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located in the front lower part of the throat. This gland directly impacts the body’s ability to regulate metabolism, growth, development, body temperature, and mood. During infancy, this gland is essential in brain development. When did Thyroid Awareness Start? One of the first […]
Surviving The Holiday Blues
What are the Holiday Blues? Have you noticed a reocurring lingering gloom that grows as you see the leaves start to change their color? Do you feel a twinge of frustration when pumpkin spice anything returns to the Starbucks menu as the sun disappears earlier and earlier? Does it intensify with the mention of a […]
National Lung Cancer Awareness & Mental Health
Initiation of Lung Cancer Awareness Month Lung Cancer Awareness Month started off initially as an awareness day in 1995. In 2003 Congress officially dedicated the entire month of November to Awareness and prevention measures. According to the American Cancer Society, Lung cancer is considered the second most common cancer that affects the American people. […]
National Native American Heritage Month and Mental Health
Initiation of National Native American Heritage Month National Native American Awareness month serves to bring awareness to the culture, plight, and current state of the Indigenous people of America. This awareness month was first established as American Indian week in 1986. The current month-long observance and new name started in 1995. Native Americans and […]
Breast Cancer Awareness and Mental Health
Initiation of Breast Cancer Awareness Month Breast cancer awareness month was first nationally recognized in 1985. This initiative was created from the joint efforts of the American Cancer Society and the pharmaceutical division of the Imperial Chemical Industries. Breast cancer awareness started as a week-long initiative and was spearheaded by former first lady Betty Ford, […]
Hispanic Heritage Month & Mental Health Awareness
What is Hispanic Heritage Month? The 2021 theme for Hispanic Heritage Month is Esperanza: A celebration of Hispanic Heritage and Hope. This celebration was first established as Hispanic Heritage Week in 1968 under former President Lyndon B. Johnson and was extended to a full month in 1988 by former President Ronald Regan. Unlike many other […]
BIPOC Mental Health And Global Black Mental Health Awareness
The end of July marks the end of Black and Indigenous People of Color Mental Health Awareness Month and the beginning of Global Black Mental Health Awareness Month. BIPOCMHM and GBMHAM Black and Indigenous People of Color Mental Health Awareness Month formally became a nationally recognized month in 2008 and was initially celebrated in […]