There was a recent interesting episode of a podcast on iHeartRadio called Life Kit. It discussed one of the best ways we can deal with ongoing stress today. That method is called journaling. Read More
Working Moms and a Pandemic
It’s hard enough to be working moms under normal circumstances, let alone with a pandemic happening. With schools closed all around the country, there is a childcare crisis going on at home. Many moms Read More
Finding My Mental Strength During COVID-19
Photo by Haley Powers on Unsplash Since the beginning of this COVID-19 pandemic, I've been working on finding my mental strength. It has felt like my world has halted. I've been in the house with Read More
Does Your Loved One Have PTSD?: Tips On How To Develop Your Relationship
About eight million adults have Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in the United States alone. For every 100 people, seven or eight will have PTSD at some point in their lives. Based on these Read More
Shake It Off: The Natural Response to Relieve Anxiety
Personal Testimony Since early childhood, I have suffered from blood-injection-injury (BII) type phobia. The worst part about going in for my annual flu vaccination was the judgment. I would sit in Read More
Stretch and De-stress: The Yoga Position to Relax Your Anxious Muscle
Deep in your core, there is a muscle connecting your pelvis and torso that you have always had, but maybe never known about - your psoas (pronounced: so-as). There are two positions a Read More
Geriatric Depression: Risks and Impacts on Caregivers (Depression Series)
It is well known that aging comes with many stressors. The elderly are often subjected to stressful situations such as prolonged isolation and sadness. Also, they often have to deal with declining Read More
Adulthood Depression: Symptoms, Risks, and Coping Skills (Depression Series)
Depression is a word that is often used in today’s society to express feelings of being “down” or sad. However, major depression is a serious disorder marked by symptoms that can cause a severe Read More
Step Up For Mental HealthⓇ Programs in 2020 – Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates
We know that families are dealing with a lot of stress regarding the continuous news about Coronavirus (COVID-19). Many large gatherings and social events are being canceled in IL, USA and throughout Read More
I Don’t Know If I Want Kids and That’s Okay
I don’t know what I want in my life. It’s not because I’m indecisive. It’s not because I’m not motivated enough. It’s because we tend to believe what we’re taught. That’s not to say that the cycle Read More
