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…
mental health
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…
5 Ways to Ease Panic in the Moment and in the Long Run
I’m a 26-year-old with Postpartum Mood Disorder and a second kiddo on the way. As a lifelong anxious person, I’ve struggled with panic quite a…
Feeling Anxious? Be of Service
Here’s the thing: I know that I am lucky. As coronavirus holds our country and our global community hostage, I’m supremely grateful to have health…
How I’m Staying Positive During the COVID-19 Pandemic
One Monday morning, I strolled into work thinking it would be like any other day. As my shift was wrapping up, an email popped up…
