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Tag: mental health
Mental Talk – Peer Support Group: High Functioning Mental Illness
High Functioning Mental Illnesses are recognized as invisible mental illnesses. This, of course, doesn’t make them any less real. A high number of people all across the world, from children…
Working Moms and a Pandemic
It’s hard enough to be working moms under normal circumstances, let alone with a pandemic happening. With schools closed all around the country, there is a childcare crisis going on…
Cooking and Your Mental Health
With all of this increased free time at home due to the pandemic, self-care is more important than ever. Cooking is a self-care method I have used to reduce my…
Protecting the Mental Health of Children With Autism
As a parent, it’s important to watch out for the mental health of children with autism. There is a significant overlap in the symptoms of the disorder, versus symptoms of…
Finding My Mental Strength During COVID-19
Photo by Haley Powers on Unsplash Since the beginning of this COVID-19 pandemic, I've been working on finding my mental strength. It has felt like my world has halted. I've…
Handling Anxiety While You’re Unemployed
So, you lost your job? Hey, me too! In fact, over 20 million people are also unemployed. You are not alone. I remember thinking to myself, “okay, this might last…
Cognitive Reframing of Negative Thoughts
Photo by Pine Watt on Unsplash Do you find yourself having anxiety and negative thoughts that you can’t shake? When faced with a decision do you have anxiety…
Online Therapy and Its Benefits for Mental Health
Is Online Therapy a Good Option? Online therapy can be an effective, affordable, and convenient way to work through mental health matters. Therefore, it can be preventative care for mental…
Taking Care of a Mental Health Patient During the Pandemic
There’s no doubt this pandemic and being stuck in quarantine for three months has caused a lot of people’s mental health to go awry. However, for people who have to…