Photo by Brooke Lark on Unsplash Paralyzing anxiety is something I have been struggling with since high school. As someone who frequently experiences these episodes of paralysis, I would…
Category: Mental Health
General information on mental health.
A Set of Grief Exercises for Continuous Healing
Step Up For Mental Health · A Set of Grief Exercises for Continuous Healing Does Grief Expire? It’s been nearly three years since losing my father, and sometimes it takes…
5 Positive Affirmations for Better Mental Health in 2021
The year 2021 is now upon us. Like every new year, we all strive to create new goals or resolutions so can improve in the future. However, some people also…
Practicing Self-Compassion: Being a Friend to My Own Mental Health
Practicing self-compassion can create positive impacts on our mental health and in our relationships with others. I think of self-compassion as a way of acting like a friend to myself.…
Quick Sensory Grounding Exercises for People Always on the Go
Step Up For Mental Health · Article: Quick Sensory Grounding Exercises For People On the Go The day before us can look like a long, winding road with twists and…
‘Tis The Season To Pay Attention To Your Holiday Depression
Photo by Jonathan Borba on Unsplash This holiday season, people across the world are stressed now more than ever as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. People have been laid…
Use Your Past To Change The Future
Photo by Brett Jordan on Unsplash The Family Secret For the longest time, I have been afraid to share my story. It has always been this big secret that no…
Loneliness and the Impulse to Shop
People who experience loneliness fit into at least two categories: One, those who have too many connections but not feeling connected to most of them; Two, those who have many…
A Lighthearted Perspective on Mental Health
Mental health is a serious and important subject, but a lighthearted approach to healing and coping can be beneficial. Struggling with mental health often feels like a heavy weight. I…
Exploring the “Vagus” Strip: Why the Vagus Nerve is Key to Mental Health
Photo by Jacob Stone on Unsplash Step Up For Mental Health · Article: Exploring the Vagus Strip What’s This "Vagus Strip" All About? The vagus nerve is more than a…