7 Steps to a Healthy Relationship With the News
On the first of September last year, I woke up to my alarm and immediately started to scroll through Twitter. Before I knew it, I…
mental health
How I Knew It Was Time for Therapy
I’ve spent my whole life learning about mental health. My first counseling experience was as a child during my parents’ divorce, and I continued therapy…
Finding Peace Amidst the Politics: How I’m Prioritizing My Mental Health This Election Season
Whether we lean left, right, or center, there’s one thing unifying Americans as we barrel toward November: Our collective angst about the election. Even in…
How to Find a Therapist Who’s a Good Fit
The first time I saw a therapist, I really lucked out. I was dealing with depression after the birth of my first child and wanted…
How to Stay Grounded During Challenging Times
When I was facing a serious health crisis, my life felt like it had been turned upside down. My usual routine of going to school,…
Festivity Infusion: 3 Strategies for Making Weekends Fun During Quarantine
It has been months since I’ve set an alarm clock, worn dress pants, or sat in bad traffic while commuting to and from work, and…
What a Life ‘Pause’ Taught Me About Finding My Purpose
Like much of the world, I’ve been doing a whole lot less lately. We’ve all watched, helpless, as COVID-19 made its way to our towns…
Loving the Shape I’m in: A Nutritionist’s Journey Toward Body Positivity
I still recall the first time I had an unkind thought about my body. I was in kindergarten, sitting at my desk. I looked down…
How to Cope With Stress When You’re Unemployed
Thanks to COVID-19, the world around us is changing at breakneck speed. Thirty-six million people have filed for unemployment, and the nation as a whole…
How My Church Community Pulled Me out of Depression
I stood outside of the Wesley United Methodist Church on the corner of Fentworth Blvd in Franklin Square, NY. I reached for the doorknob with…
