As the new year begins, most of us have a set of goals and accomplishments we wish to achieve throughout the year. However, some of us are still haunted by the stress from the previous year. Due to the need to accomplish a lot before the year ends, pressure can build up, and consequently, we […]

Shadow work is a practice that helps us to understand and confront our own shadow self, which is the hidden parts of ourselves that we can’t see or don’t want to accept or acknowledge. The shadow is the unconscious part of the psyche. Let's take a look at shadow work - what it is, how […]

Feeling overwhelmed and anxious can be a difficult struggle. It’s important to find ways to help cope with anxiety and its symptoms, especially when it comes to our mental health. If you’re seeking extra support, one way to learn about anxiety-reduction tools is through podcasts. Listening to podcasts can be a way for us to […]

If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health or addiction issues, support groups can play an important role in the recovery process. Support groups provide a safe space for individuals to share their experiences, challenges, and successes with people who are going through similar struggles.     12 Support Groups That Have […]

Just like with many psychological conditions, bipolar disorder is also largely misunderstood. This makes it difficult for people to seek help for the condition. That is why awareness is a very important step in mental health improvement.  Bipolar often overlaps with several other mental health conditions, which makes it an even more complex issue to […]

Depression is quite common, affecting over 20 million people in the United States alone. Feeling sad or depressed can really affect your life in a negative way. Even simple chores or tasks like getting out of bed or going to get groceries can feel like an enormous task. Experts state that clinical depression is marked […]

When you are struggling with depression, it can seem as though there is no light at the end of the tunnel. It can seem as though you are alone and  there is no hope. The thoughts that go through your mind when you are depressed can seem never-ending and extremely true. I’ve dealt with a […]

Sometimes, we all need a little help. There’s absolutely no shame in reaching out when you need it. There’s nothing wrong with asking for support. After all, everyone needs someone to lean on once and a while.  Yet, sometimes, our support systems fall short. We may feel as though we have no where to turn. […]

When you’re trying to bust out that next big work project or maybe even finally sift through your finances and budgets, the last thing you need is brain fatigue. Combating slow processing, irritability, and even poor memory recall can throw a wrench in your productivity plans, leaving you feeling, well, pretty useless (We’ve all been […]