When I was little, I thought my mother was eccentric - with the religion, the therapy, and the ongoing list of perceived physical ailments. She wasn't exactly like the other…
Category: Family
Information on mental health for families.
Geriatric Depression: Risks and Impacts on Caregivers (Depression Series)
It is well known that aging comes with many stressors. The elderly are often subjected to stressful situations such as prolonged isolation and sadness. Also, they often have to deal…
Childhood Depression: What Parents Should Know? (Depression Series)
When people think about depression, they don’t often picture a child struggling with such an emotionally devastating disorder. Some may even forget that depression can occur at any age, starting…
How to Talk to your Parents as an Adult
Looking back on the year 2019, I thought it would be a good idea to share some of my favorite advice from my counselor. I believe that this is…
Why Telling Children “You Can Be Anything You Want” is Important
I’m currently home with my four-year-old niece. Today, I was on facetime with a male friend who said he was playing video games. She instantly got upset, responding “I can’t…
How to Deal with Friendships While Dealing with Mental Health
Two weeks ago, I talked about creating boundaries with our relationships. Since then, I have participated in a wellness check with some of my friends. We talked about different…
The Importance of Knowing the Difference Between “Yes” “No” and “Maybe”
“Yes” “No” “Maybe” Three words that I am proud to have in the English dictionary. Three words that I am happy that I have the ability to use, being aware…
The Talk: Mental Benefits on Your Sexual Health
This week, I’d like to discuss something that you may or may not have already talked about—sex. Whether you haven’t had it, you have had it, had too little, or…
Children and Trauma: The Effects of the Border Policies of the United States
Since early May 2, 342 children have been separated from their parents after crossing the Southern U.S. border, according to the Department of Homeland Security. Separating children from their caregivers has…
The Aging Population: Support for Caregivers of Alzheimer’s Patients
In 1983, President Ronald Reagan designated November as National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness and National Family Caregivers Month. This is a great month to consider important questions about the progressive disease…