After the horror of a disaster, common phrases include “recovery,” “return to normal,” “build back better,” and “closure.” The meanings and implications of these notions for mental health are not always clear.... Read more »
At some point, most couples find themselves up against an issue they are struggling to navigate and engaging in more arguments (or suppressing emotions and avoiding conflict), which starts to take a... Read more »
Imagine sitting in a small room wearing a VR headset. Across from you sits an eight-year-old boy – slouched shoulders, lowered gaze, thin voice. He looks like someone you used to know.... Read more »
“I missed another deadline. I can’t face my inbox. I feel like garbage. Why can’t I just do the things I’m supposed to do?” If you have ADHD, this might hit close... Read more »
The sheer power of natural disasters always leaves me stunned. Despite incredible scientific and technological progress in recent millennia, humans remain at the mercy of Mother Nature when she decides to set... Read more »
With wildfires, hurricanes, and severe weather frequently making the news, our hearts go out to the communities affected as they not only contend with the initial crisis but also face a long-term... Read more »
Source: Polina Tankilevitch / Pexels Escaping the imagery of everyday racial trauma where individuals are being hurt, harmed, or killed because of their race can be nearly impossible. We live in a... Read more »