Trigger Warning: This post discusses domestic violence and different forms of abuse (emotional, physical, psychological). Please take care while reading. If this topic feels heavy for you, it’s okay to scroll or come back when you feel ready. Abuse in relationships often begins as a...
Home should be a place of safety—but for those affected by domestic violence, it can become a source of fear, confusion, and deep emotional pain. The psychological effects of abuse can last long after physical wounds fade, impacting self-esteem, trust, and a person’s sense of...
It turns out that the phrase “trust your gut” might hold more truth than we thought! Emerging research highlights a powerful relationship between our digestive system and our mental health. This communication network, often referred to as the gut-brain axis, links your gut and brain...
July is BIPOC mental health month. The event was established in 2008 as the Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month in an effort to create awareness of the unique struggles faced by underrepresented groups in the United States. Campbell was an author,...
July was National BIPOC Mental Health Month. The commitment to ensure you receive the mental health care that will help you face the challenges common to Black and Indigenous and other people of color (BIPOC). BIPOC individuals experience a wide range of unique issues that...
Juneteenth is short for “June Nineteenth” and marks a very important day in American history. This is the day federal troops entered Galveston, Texas in 1865 and took control to ensure all slaves were freed. Juneteenth is thought to be the longest-running African American holiday....