I find it funny that we must justify our reasons for going to counseling. ‘Anxiety won’t kill you.’ However, when someone goes to a doctor, we don’t question it. Of course, you would go to the doctor Read More
The Talk: Mental Benefits on Your Sexual Health
This week, I’d like to discuss something that you may or may not have already talked about—sex. Whether you haven’t had it, you have had it, had too little, or too much, having this conversation is Read More
Seeking Out Counseling in a College Setting
After seeing the trauma that others have gone through, it can be hard to be forthcoming about your own problems. Even after going through trauma yourself, it can be hard to ask for help. We’re Read More
High School and Coping with a Mental Illness
They tell you before your freshman year that "the next four years are going to be the best time of your life." When you have a mental illness, all the joy in your life is clouded. You can't completely Read More
Children and Trauma: The Effects of the Border Policies of the United States
Since early May 2, 342 children have been separated from their parents after crossing the Southern U.S. border, according to the Department of Homeland Security. Separating children from their Read More
Angelina Spicer Talks About Postpartum Depression [Video]
As we kick off Minority Mental Health Month we like to educate our readers on diverse topics, which can help families understand the stigma surrounding mental health. We are especially keen Read More
Mental Health Step Up: “Check on Your Strong Friend”
The phrase that went viral a few weeks ago after we lost some pretty amazing people. The phrase that highlights that people who seem put together on the outside, may actually be breaking and screaming Read More
Postpartum Depression: A Survivor’s Story
One in five women will experience Postpartum Depression. In my doula training, we all discussed that we think that number might be higher, closer to one in four. Postpartum Depression is a condition Read More
On The Right Road with Mental Health
At work, bored, I took a bunch of personality quizzes online. One of the quizzes was about gratitude. I don’t really think of myself as a person who (sadly) is very appreciative of who I have in my Read More
My Mental Health Journey
I am Jamie, a partner, a mother, sister, a daughter, and a doula as well as a blogger and podcaster and rec league basketball player. I wear many hats and that’s how I like it, always on the go! I am Read More
