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…
mental health
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…
Analyzing Anger: What a Door-Slamming Moment Revealed
I could hardly believe myself as I angrily slammed my apartment door with a reverberating thud. It had been a particularly frustrating morning, but hadn’t…
How to Be a Better Friend to Someone with OCD
I have suffered from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) my entire life. The persistent thoughts, urges, and impulses started at an early age. When I was old…
Dealing With Anxiety by Adding Prayer to Your Routine
In my late 20s, as my responsibilities increased, so did my anxiety. As I faced the pressures of being an adult, everything from changing careers…
How Kristen Bell Changed My View On Mental Health
My parents often tell me how I was the most anxious child they had ever seen. I would scream when they left me at daycare,…
4 Ways to Forgive and Make Peace With Yourself
For almost half of my life, I had a bad habit that made me genuinely dislike my own behavior. No matter where I was, I…
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…
