Mental health is finally getting the attention it deserves, but misinformation still runs rampant. Myths about mental illness contribute to stigma, discourage people from seeking help, and reinforce harmful stereotypes. It’s time to set the record straight and bring clarity to the conversation. Myth #1: Mental Health Issues Are a Sign of Weakness Fact: Mental…
Trauma isn’t just an emotional experience. It’s deeply wired into the brain, reshaping the way we think, feel, and respond to the world. But here’s the empowering truth: the brain is capable of healing. Thanks to breakthroughs in neuroscience, we now understand how trauma impacts brain function, and more importantly, how we can harness neuroplasticity…
Mental health. Two words that should feel as normal as “physical health.” Yet for many, they still carry a heavy burden of shame, misunderstanding, and silence. It’s time we change that. In recent years, we’ve made progress. Celebrities have spoken out. Ad campaigns have spread awareness. But the truth is, the stigma surrounding mental health…
Dissociation is a psychological phenomenon where a person feels disconnected from their thoughts, feelings, body, or surroundings. It’s like watching your life through a foggy window where everything feels distant, unreal, or fragmented. While dissociation can be a normal response to stress or trauma, chronic or intense dissociation may signal conditions like PTSD, anxiety, or…
Have you ever found yourself driving somewhere and, all of a sudden, you can’t remember the last few miles? Or perhaps you’ve zoned out during a meeting and snapped back to reality, wondering where your mind just wandered off to? These moments, though a bit unnerving, are common examples of dissociation. Fun Fact: The Mind’s…
“Where there is anger, there is always pain underneath.” -Eckhart Tolle When we experience anger, sometimes the anger is all we can feel. Rest assured, however, the emotion of anger is never by itself. Instead, the anger is driven by at least one other emotion behind it such as fear or hurt. If we react…
According to Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, we have five needs that are innate within all of us. Additionally, these needs must be met in order. The first of these needs is our PHYSIOLOGICAL needs. These are things like food, water, air, sleep, etc. These are the most basic of all of our needs. When our…
Most of us have thoughts from time to time that we need to do something to get into better physical shape…”I should get more exercise,” …”I should drink more water,” …”I should get more sleep,” …”I should eat healthier.” Everyone knows that if you want to be physically fit, you need to do something about…
We are with ourselves all day every day, so it may seem like we must, therefore, know ourselves quite intimately. However, our attention and focus most days is on others around us or our daily responsibilities, and we often neglect to think about ourselves. Even if we do think about ourselves, it can be nearly…
